My car over heated and when i popped the hood there was smoke, and then i saw coolant coming out in spurts in the back by the alternator. any and all help is appreciated

 

kind of hard to pinpoint it but it could range from blown headgasket to just a hose coming unplugged...just try to take a look and find out exactly where it is coming from...shouldn't have any lines that far over...what motor?

 

check the pipe that runs from the back of the water pump (right next to the alternator) over to the thermostat housing - it may have blown the O-ring that seals that pipe into the water pump

 

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yep this happened to me once. it's a PITA to get to

 

looks like this:

 

thanks alot guys i'll check it. Ohh and its a d16a6. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

Check the coolant release valve screw on the back of the block, that got me a year ago.

 

Sounds like the water pump......