About Pete Lacey Expertise Have been a Dodge mechanic for 32 years. I know all dodge trannys, motors, front ends, including rear-wheel drive cars from 1960 to 1999. Also know how to repair electrical systems.
Experience I have a mech. for 32 years. Have worked with GM annd mopar. Know all repairs
Expert: Pete Lacey Date: 3/14/2006 Subject: 88 plymouth colt
Question It seems there is a coolant leak and I can't see anything but the leak is dripping below the oil filter and it is a pretty fast leak. Is there a water pump in that area (lower part of left side of engine) and if so where, I cant see to see it. Any other cause of leakage there. It appears to be a tough spot. How much will a mech. charge or can I do it myself? I'm a pretty good backyard mechanic but there aint much room down there. Thanks.( by the way it is colt E carbeurated 1988 hatchback 2 door. 1.6 I think)
Answer hello nancy /jim
this sounds like a bad water pump .
in a shop it would be around 300 to 400 to change it .
it is not so bad yes it is a tight spot but you have to remove the right hand tire and acess it that way it is not so bad and the timeing belt as to come off .
