1996 Infiniti i30 Water Pump Coolant Leak

[infinitipete]

I replaced the radiator , it was leaking , that is fixed , now I have another leak , it is leaking on the passenger side of engine towards the front middle of engine , I guess it is the water pump , there is no water in the engine oil , one question is where does the water go? the water pump is inside the engine , so ther emust be a drain hole to the outside of the engine right? , so since I can't see the water pump is it safe to say the water pump is leaking? or is there a hose or another place / part that could be leaking / coolant coming from , also any tips to remove the water pump and replace it , thanks.

 

[infinitipete]

There is no coolant in the engine oil so since the water pump is in the engine cover , so that means there is a water drain from the water pump to the outside of the engine or the water pump is not leaking , Im wondering where the coolant is going if it is not the water pump?

 

[infinitipete]

Can someone help me on this? thanks.

 

[infinitipete]

The new water pump is in , not a hard job but it does take some time , it took me and my buddy 3 hours , only one belt has to come off and the belt tensioner , the right side motor mount , the power steering reservoir (just tie it up out of the way) the horn on the frame rail , both inspection covers , the timing chain tensioner , drain the coolant , I also changed the oil and oil filter. Also if you jack up the motor after the motor mount is off it does help by giving you a bit extra room.