Car leaking coolant fluid?

Question

My Ford Fiesta Zetec 2000 make is leaking Coolant and I was wondering what the problem could be and where to check? Any answers are gratefully appreciated.

Answer 1

There are 20 different places to look.
Do you want the whole list?

Answer 2

go to the public libriary, borrow chiltons manual for your particular model, look for the water pump, there is a safety valve that is designed to leak when the pump is going bad, if you see the drip mark undet the water pump the book will gide you in the steps to remove it.Don't forget to replace the thermostat, it has to be new with a new or rebuilt water pump, that is in the bible. Exodus 1:1 thou shall replace the thermostat when replacing the waterpump in any internal convustion motor. ( kidding Moses had mules and oxes. but it is important that you replace the thermostat) Make sure that your motor has cooled for more that 2 hour before you touch anything under the hood.
If the water pump isn't leaking go to a car wash spray foam cleaner in the edges of the radiator let it sit with the motor idle for a while, when the presure builds up the cooland will make streaks thru the foam in the sides. do not try to repair a radiatior, it is cheaper to buy an aftermarket, for a 2000 model, most markets( in dallas) oughtta have one for under 185 bucks. it is easey to replace, but also easy to mess up, do not bump it while inserting. Very important that you don't bump the new radiator against anything, any little nick in the lines and is as good as trash.
do not crosstread the lines, the rest is easy if you are good with puzzles, You will be able to do it!

pump ok!
radiator ok!
check the coolant hoses. replace any that has blobs, cracks streaks, or any sign of prolonged distention.(all of them listed in the chilton's manual)

If the leak is inside the cabin's heater radiatior, and the drip comes from the casing for the air conditioner , do not even attempt to look it up in the book. take it to a professional.

Answer 3

it can be coming from anywhere on it,you,ll have to narrow it down a little ,there's the water pump and all the hoses,there's just to many to try and mention ,it will help if you can narrow it down to one area,the only thing you can do is start looking because i cant see your car to tell you,good luck with it.