2008 Mitsubishi Lancer water leaking

2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER
78 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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water leaking out the bottom of the front drive side of the car. i looked underneath and its dripping out what seems to be a whole that is almost in the center of what i would say in alignment with the steering wheel but underneath the car by the wheel well
Sep 25, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it the water pump? The water pump has a weep hole that will leak coolant if the bearing or seal is bad in the pump.
Sep 25, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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i'm not sure. i put a board underneath it and the liquid is really clear like water and there is no smell to it. where the water is coming from looks like a little pipe (but its not a hose or anything). is this a serious fix? i do know the amount of water that normally drips out of the bottom of the car by viewing the puddle but today it is like non stop
Sep 25, 2014 at 6:22 PM
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Question... are you using the AC? Is it hot and humid where you are located?
Sep 25, 2014 at 6:57 PM
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i live in pa. i did not have the A/C on at all today
Sep 25, 2014 at 6:59 PM
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Okay, I'm near Pittsburgh and know you didn't need AC today. Are you sure it is water and not coolant?
Sep 25, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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there is no color to it. i laid a white particle board under the car and it was clear. i rubbed my hand over it and smelled it and it had no distinct stench
Sep 25, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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There isn't anything that takes regular water. Have you noticed this leak only today or has it been happening?
Sep 25, 2014 at 7:21 PM