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Old 06-09-2010, 11:59 AM   #2
schoir
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Originally Posted by Q98
Would a failed water pump be the cause for losing antifreeze? I have a 98 boxster and I noticed it was low on antifreeze. When I tried to replace the antifreeze it just leaked out onto my drive way.
It depends on where the antifreeze is falling on the driveway in relation to the location of the water pump and/or the coolant tank, and/or possibly the radiators and hoses/clamps.

If the water pump fails, it can drip coolant from the weep hole. Coolant from a failed or failing water pump will land in the driveway just to the rear of the rear firewall, a little towards the passenger side but very close to dead center.

Also check under the coolant tank and under the rear trunk "carpeting". That coolant will usually end up behind the right rear wheel.

Where is it leaking onto the driveway?

Regards, Maurice.
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