Antifreeze below the engine

[rajp53]

I thought it was the upper radiator hose, but there are no leaks from
there. When the car sits for several hours I find antifreeze/coolant
on the ground, below the engine towards the pax side. Water pump? Can
I still drive it to a mechanic? How far? Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks.

 

[rajp53]

BTW, it's a 96 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon w/178k miles.

 

[Rick Courtright]

on the ground, below the engine towards the pax side. Water pump? Can
I still drive it to a mechanic? How far? Suggestions are welcome.

Hi,

Could be water pump, could be head gasket, but I'd look for a little
bypass hose at the top of the water pump first. If your model has it,
that's a weak point, especially if it's the original or hasn't been
replaced in the last coupla years of so.

As for driving--how much coolant are you losing in how much time? If
it's just a small dribble, I'd think you should be able to make sure the
system's full and make it to your mechanic if he's not too far away, you
don't drive too fast, and you watch the temp gauge.

Rick

 

[rajp53]

Thanks.

 

[Patrick]

waterpump have overflow protection and will leak when dying , Any
goodmechanic will diagnose quickly