Leaking Coolant

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Asked by Franklin Mar 03, 2018 at 10:18 AM about the 2002 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ive noticed a slight coolant leak in my 2002
Buick LeSabre custom for a few months. But
a day after filling the resevoir, it was near
empty again. I checked it out underneath
while changing my oil and noticed coolant
was raining down from underneath the
water pump. There was no leaks from the
hoses. Im wondering if there is anything else
it could be besides the waterpump before i
make the attempt at changing it. I dont know
alot about cars so any help/opinions are
appreciated. I recorded a video but dont
know how to add it here. If you wanna see it
im on fbmsngr Franklin Chosa.
Thank You!

8 Answers

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Also, ive noticed more white smoke than usual from the exhaust from time to time. Nothing leaking into the car either. Decided to add this after reading other posts..

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Water pumps do go bad. Try to isolate the leak to the water pump.

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Ok. Before i was gonna drive a little. I added some coolant to the near empty reservoir then started the car and looked around and noticed coolant pooling under this "elbow joint thing" im hoping this is all it is.

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130

were is my coolant going cant figure it ot

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Im just buy a 2005 buick lesabre when i bought the car i notice a coolant smell i bought the car anyway today i brake the car apart found the elbow from the block was broken replaceit whith aluminum ones thecar is runing fine all those models come defected from factory if any one have this problem this is it

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I've got an 03 lesabre and its leaking too. I changed out the elbows and its still leaking. Im thinking the water pump as well. Yet still wondering weather what else leaks in that same area near the ac condesor Up to the water pump.

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