I am seeing a few drops of what I believe is coolant dripping from the approximate are of the oil fill area. Obviously it's not coming from here but somewhere above it possible. Does anyone have an idea of what and where it is leaking from. I say I believe it's coolant because it's green and smells sweet although the texture is a bit like oil. Any ideas? Thanks Erik

 

Most likely the water pump. When the seal on. The shaft starts to wear you'll get a few drips. The coolants runs along the front of the engine and sometimes control arm, so it picks up a little dirt. Just went through this myself

 

This was the case before my water pump started gushing/spraying coolant out all over the place. Weeks before I did notice a few drips of coolant dripping off the front right control arm. The coolant should be blue not green, Mini coolant is blue.

 

The water pump is on the passenger side of the engine, so if you see drips on the ground near the right front side of the car, that is likely it.


The thermostat housing is on the driver side of the engine, but the transmission housing normally traps fluid from this leak. If you see drips on the ground near the center of the car, it is likely the thermostat housing.


Both of these areas are common failure points and will start leaking after about 4-5 years.


Mike

 

+1 Good info

-Luccia

 

mbwicz - is right on.

There is a common DIY here which explains the things to check out. We are pretty comprehensive.


You can read more here as we have complied it :

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ent-guide.html

 

Is there any other thing that would leak on the passenger side beside the water pump. ? Cuz i order a need pump when my car started gushing coolant, replaced it today n after i was done there is still a leak by the passenger side. Please any help need to get this p.o.s. back up cuz i need it for work. Thanks.

 

There's a plastic pipe that fits between the thermostat housing and to the water pump, it could be leaking at either end. Make sure both hoses that connect to the pump are not leaking, it's easy to overlook. Best thing to do is remove front right tire to get a better look at the pump area and if you can see where it's leaking from.