1997 Dodge Avenger Coolant/antifreeze leak

1997 DODGE AVENGER
91,910 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYAVENGER
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Hello for starter I would like to say thanks for all the helpfull advice u have given me so far. I have another ? Regarding my antifreeze leaking. I have recently did a complete coolant flush and refill I also aired out all the air bubbles so I wouldn't have problems with the cooling system but now it's leaking I have narrowed it down to either a bad water pump, leaking inlet tube, or a bad water pump seal. When under the vehicle with it running inlet the car run till normal running temperatures while using a flashlight looking to see where it was leaking from I focused my attention on the crankshaft/pulley that's where it was leaking from but it didn't leak till the car reached the proper temperature. So my ? Is would that be a sign of a bad water pump, bad water pump seal/gasket or my a bad water inlet tube seal? I really would need a good idea of what I should repair first hoping just one or the other. The car has 91910 I assume its about time for a new water pump anyways. P.s my temp gauge stays normal so it's not over heading at all but I have to keep antifreeze in the car to so just in case I do need to fill up .
Jan 1, 2014 at 1:13 PM
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HMAC300
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have your coolant system pressure checked for leaks . the engine doesnt' have to run to do it. if it is a water pump you have to remove timing belt so if you try to repair it get a timing belt kit which includes a water pump pulleys and tensioner.so everything will be replacedat same time.
Jan 1, 2014 at 3:30 PM