Water pump noticed some water?

Tiny
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  • 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY
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There was a sound coming from around the alternator and the battery kept dying. Changed the alternator and but the sound didn't stop. I noticed some water on floorboard. I think it's the water pump. It isn't running hot or smoking. It won't idle long without going dead. Sound d seems to go away with acceleration. It runs fine unless idling. Also noticed a little oil in water resavour
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 AT 10:09 AM

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Tiny
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What could this be
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Saturday, April 18th, 2026 AT 10:11 AM
Tiny
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I would remove the drive belt and start the engine briefly to see if the noise is gone, if so spin the pulleys to see which one is making the noise. Also, you can use a flashlight to check the weep hole of the water pump and see if it is leaking this guide can help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please go over this guide and get back to us. Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on.
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Sunday, April 19th, 2026 AT 8:36 AM

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