Leaking antifreeze

[USMCSHO341]

Good evening everyone,

So today after driving my 2010 SHO from my daughters dentist appointment I noticed the smell of antifreeze after exiting the car. Additionally, there was a puddle forming under the car by what seemed to be the front passenger's side, forward of the motor. I havent had the chance to look and find exactly where the leak is coming from because I had errands to run with the wife. After going out with my Sequoia and returning not too long ago I noticed the puddle was still present under the vehicle which would have normally dried if it was a drip of condensation from running the AC. So I moved the car and looked at the fluid on the ground and for the most part it was clear but had a yellowish/orange tint to it. After running my fingers through the still wet stain I noticed the liquid had a slightly oily feel to it when rubbing my fingers together.

As I have said before I am not really familiar with working on cars but was wondering what you guys may think the issue is. Possible water pump?

I did just have the tensioner and belt changed at the dealer, but heard a faint squeal a few times when returning home earlier. I love the car but it seems like there is just one thing after the other going wrong with it lately. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.

[66 Galaxie]

Coolant tank may have been moved or removed by tech when the belt and tensioner were replaced and may be the source of your leak.  It is located under the hood inside the front right fender.  Check that the top is closed completely/tight and look to see if there is any coolant on, under or around it. In particular look where the hoses connect to it.

[glock-coma]

I think 66 Galaxie nailed it. Tech probably removed overflow container for clearance and now it's leaking.

[USMCSHO341]

Ok so I put the car up on some ramps a few min ago to see if I could see anything from below bc I couldn't find anything from above  other than the smell of antifreeze. And here are a few pics of what I could see.all of these were taken while the car was running for about 2-3 min


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[USMCSHO341]

I can't see where the leak is coming from but it looks like the passengers Side of the motor.


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[SHOdded]

Can you post up a copy of the invoice from the dealer?  Want to see how far into the engine they got, and if water pump is a possibility.

I would clean up the area and see if it continues to leak afterwards.  You have checked all hoses to/from the degas bottle/reservoir?

[USMCSHO341]

Can you post up a copy of the invoice from the dealer?  Want to see how far into the engine they got, and if water pump is a possibility.

I would clean up the area and see if it continues to leak afterwards.  You have checked all hoses to/from the degas bottle/reservoir?

I think it's the water pump. The fluid seems to be leaking from the belt side of the motor. I called the dealership earlier and told them about it. They said they would call me back and let me know if they can do anything like give me a rental since they're busy today. It's need about two hours and nothing yet. I also called the dealer that I bought the car from in southern Houston and asked if my aftermarket warranty covered the part they are also supposed to call me back as well.


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[USMCSHO341]

I just started the car and backed it off of the ramps and it started to leak again.


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[USMCSHO341]

all I did was re-park it


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[FoMoCoSHO]

Can you post up a copy of the invoice from the dealer?  Want to see how far into the engine they got, and if water pump is a possibility.

I would clean up the area and see if it continues to leak afterwards.  You have checked all hoses to/from the degas bottle/reservoir?

I think it's the water pump. The fluid seems to be leaking from the belt side of the motor. I called the dealership earlier and told them about it. They said they would call me back and let me know if they can do anything like give me a rental since they're busy today. It's need about two hours and nothing yet. I also called the dealer that I bought the car from in southern Houston and asked if my aftermarket warranty covered the part they are also supposed to call me back as well.


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What is the name of the aftermarket warranty provider?

[USMCSHO341]

Can you post up a copy of the invoice from the dealer?  Want to see how far into the engine they got, and if water pump is a possibility.

I would clean up the area and see if it continues to leak afterwards.  You have checked all hoses to/from the degas bottle/reservoir?

I think it's the water pump. The fluid seems to be leaking from the belt side of the motor. I called the dealership earlier and told them about it. They said they would call me back and let me know if they can do anything like give me a rental since they're busy today. It's need about two hours and nothing yet. I also called the dealer that I bought the car from in southern Houston and asked if my aftermarket warranty covered the part they are also supposed to call me back as well.


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What is the name of the aftermarket warranty provider?

Mastertech


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[FoMoCoSHO]

Looks like you are good if its a water pump...

http://mastertechvpp.com/Files/MT-Brochure-Web.pdf

Do you know which tier you bought?

[USMCSHO341]

 I have the elite package


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[FoMoCoSHO]

Looks like you are pretty well covered.

Smart move getting the warranty.

[USMCSHO341]

Yea it has helped a lot , it payed for all 6 injectors and an 02 sensor


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