Q: Water pump may be broken
I think the water pump either blew the gasket, seal, or hose.
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Hi. It sounds like your water pump, or perhaps another part of the vehicle, may be leaking. It would be best to have a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, pressure test the vehicle to determine where the leak is coming from, so that the appropriate repair can be made.
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