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..

1 Answer

965

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.

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Farmboy93
    Reputation
    2,410
  • #2
    MsAngie1968
    Reputation
    1,340
  • #3
    GuruDCW7P
    Reputation
    1,130
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,212
Used Lexus ES
15 Great Deals out of 195 listings starting at $3,888
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Toyota RAV4
108 Great Deals out of 2,083 listings starting at $3,888
Used Lexus LS
27 listings starting at $9,995
Used Toyota Corolla
108 Great Deals out of 2,035 listings starting at $2,795
Used Lexus GS
22 listings starting at $6,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
10 Great Deals out of 304 listings starting at $9,700
Used Toyota Tacoma
55 Great Deals out of 1,071 listings starting at $8,708
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.