Carry more water or fix it!
Not for very long.
Check the water pump drive shaft. If water is leaking from the hole beneath the drive, it's definitely a bad water pump seal and you can't repair them.
Never
Timing cover
As long as you keep water in it you are fine, but if the leak gets worse and you don't realize it, you could overheat you engine and destroy it. Keep a close eye on the gauge.
Find another mechanic.
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Leaking or loosing coolant? If it is leaking then where is the leak? If it is just loosing coolant with no apparent leak, then you more than likely have a blown head gasket or cracked head. If there is coolant in the oil, or white sweet smelling smoke coming from the exhaust you definitely have an internal problem. Serious engine damage will occur if you continue to drive this vehicle.
With the water turned off on all the water devices in your house, see if your water meter is still running.
No, the water line in my home is not leaking.
The water pump on the 2000 olds Alero is located on the passenger side where the drive belts are. Water leaking from the water pump entails replacement.