Hi all - new to this but here is goes- I have a 2002 Stratus 2.7 L - and I made a big mistake- I left the coolant cap slightly loosened and drove the car cross town- on the way back I noticed temp gauge way up and pulled off road just as the warning light clicked on. So I had it towed home. Coolant had escaped as I was driving if not emptied close to it. The next morning I refilled system and restarted car- I have a leak ( constant dripping ) near the front of engine-can't really tell where - but only occurs when car is running - the moment I turn car off stops leaking- sooooo- I will be taking to repair shop next week but would like to know if anyone can speculate as to whether I may have a warped head- cracked block - water pump issue. Car still starts fine idles fine and does not smoke- nor does it appear any coolant is in the engine oil- again after the tow home and refill of system I may have only run the car for about 5 minutes max- Thank you in advance for any help or suggestions

 

I overheated a 2.5. It took out the head gaskets, pressurizing the coolant.
It leaked around the water pump when running like yours.

I removed the heads and took them to a head shop. They were within spec but I had the valves done and planed the head. Car runs fine now.

Good luck with yours.

 

The constant leak may be from the water pump weeping hole. It needs to be replaced.
I overheated my 2.7 multiple times while I was going through this and the engine was fine. PM me if you need more help.