Hey whoever sees this, my 2004 V6 2.7L Sebring was overheating on my way back from the store so I slowed way down and prayed it would go down enough for me to make my way back. I open the hood when I stop and there’s (I’m assuming coolant) sizzling out of a part/hose to the top left of the engine right to the right of the AC fluid intake (in the picture is coming from where the wet bolt is). I’m a college student that was given my dad’s old project car when my sister decided to steal and total my 2012 Limited F150 while I was away. I have no clue what part this is so I’ll attach a picture. Any help identifying what I need to replace or what’s causing the leak would be a blessing.

 

It is the water housing outlet 4792630aa. It is a common failure point, the housing splits/leaks where the 2 pieces are bonded/glued together.

If you have reasonable mechanical skills it is DYI. The intake plenum needs to be loosened (or removed). I use a 1/4 inch ratchet and a universal/flex joint to get to the 2 screws/bolts of the housing under the plenum. No need to drain then cooling system as the coolant level is probably below the housing level.

Be certain you refill with the proper coolant type. The OEM was G-05 HOAT and was orange but that may be different if the coolant has been replaced

I tend towards an OEM replacement as I have found the coolant temperature sensor to not be accurate sometimes on after market ones.

 

The part is called the "coolant outlet manifold" and. as goose says. it's a common failure point. Search the forum here for several extensive threads detailing the part and how to replace it and what tools to make replacement easier. Aftermarket parts are now available with an improved design for the bleeder screw which is another common failure point of this part.

 

our 2016 Sebring convertible was leaking a huge puddle of coolant and had to be towed to car repair. he informed us that this leakage was due to the water pump which has to be replace. In order to do that you have to take off the timing belt and that will require a lot of time and new parts to put it back together, about $3,000. Does this sound acceptable...we can't believe this has become a huge cost to us. Please advise

 

timing chain and yes thatsa a normal cost shop around

 

Year, model, engine please. 2014 was the last year of the convertible and it was a 200 not a sebring.

Guessing here, 2006 Sebring, 2.7l engine.

Flat rate labor is 5-6 hours plus parts. Not certain of your location but at $200/hour, labor would be $1200. Labor with parts would likely come in around $2000. Parts are typically water pump, timing chain tensioner, timing cover gasket(s), valve cover gaskets. Water pump and tensioner are the hard parts needed, rest are gaskets. Probably a coolant flush tacked on for another $100 or so. Work is done through the passenger side wheel well (no need to pull the engine).

Curiosity, the water pump is internal to the engine and driven by timing chain, If the water pump lets loose the coolant dumps into the oil pan and not on the ground. The water pump weep hole by the thermostat would likely leave a small puddle. Suspect something else let loose to form a huge puddle. I had the lower radiator hose pop on an '04 due to a bad motor mount causing the hose to rub on the frame - that left a puddle.

 

Depends on how bad the leak is I have had both leak outside threw the hole and let go inside and make a milk shake.