I have a big water leak in the middle under the fan and engine belts, what could cause this? Water pump, a hose? How to fix this? K-leak sealant or water pump replacement, I don't know, thanks.

Asked by camaroking8 May 15, 2015 at 01:53 PM about the 1997 Toyota Avalon 4 Dr XLS Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just leaks and overheats can't tell where the leak is from without seeeing a frontend schematic of the
engine..

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Sounds like a water pump. If your water pump is working, both your upper and lower radiator hoses will be hot - if not, water pump replacement time. Do not get whatever is cheap. Do a little research and good ones cost about the same as junk ones that will not last. Your biggest expense is the labor, not the pump. So go for quality.

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