leaking coolant

Hello, new here & I have a problem. I am a novice as far as mechanical stuff goes, but I have done some repairs, just lack experience.

I have a 1996 3000GT DOHC (non-turbo, w/AC) and I am leaking coolant. It has been leaking for quite some time, but previously, it was really minor and now it is leaking about a drop/second. I see it dripping from the support just outboard of the oil drain. I've looked from above and see no sign of leakage, nor do I feel any spray. I haven't jacked the vehicle up yet.

I am hoping somebody has run into this and can tell me some stuff to look for, hopefully it is minor like a hose, clamp or something.

Thanks for ANY help!!!

Jeff

maybe something is wrong with your water pump, just my opinion...

maybe something is wrong with your water pump, just my opinion...

OK, reasonable, the right location!

The car has 30,000 miles on it w/no major problems except loose parts! (Like the fuel fill line leaked gas when fueled)

Anyways, coul dit possibly be the water pump is a little loose and coolant is leaking from the gasket? if so....

..I went to the Team3S site and looked at the instructions for water pump/timing belt replacement and was wondering if I can see the water pump enough by taking off the left front tire and the covers and possibly even get a socket in there to tighten any loose bolts on the water pump?

thanks again,
Jeff

I agree its probably the water pump.

Check this ASAFP. The waterpump is connected to the timing belt. A failure of the waterpump can take out the timing belt would will probably trash your engine.

I agree its probably the water pump.

Check this ASAFP. The waterpump is connected to the timing belt. A failure of the waterpump can take out the timing belt would will probably trash your engine.


Thanks for the warning. The odd thing is, I drove it yesterday and it didn't leak at all! Very strange, maybe I should drive the car more often. It's more of a recreation auto than a commuter for me, just averaging 3000 miles/yr.