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It is not recommended, overheating can cause severe damage that cost a lot more than just replacing the pump.
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Can you still drive your car if the water pump is bad?
You can not, and should not drive a car that has a bad water pump. The water pump pumps coolant through the engine. You engine will overheat and die without a functioning water pump.
Can a bad water pump cause your car to stall?
A bad water pump can cause your car to stall if the bearing has failed or it is causing overheating. A seized bearing will put excessive strain on the engine and stall it out.
Can you drive your car with a water pump that needs to be replaced?
no.
Woul your car leak anti-freeze if your water pump is bad?
yes and no, if the water pump seals are bad antifreeze will leak from the weep hole on the water pump, but it is possible for the pump to go bad and not leak at all.
If water is evaporating when car over heating is wate pump bad?
yes the water pump would be bad if its evaporating the water very quick.
Could a bad water pump prevent a car from starting?
no
Can I drive a car with a bad power steering pump just to get it to my garage?
yeah go for it
Can a car water pump be bad and not leak?
Yes, the internal parts of the pump can rust, and effect water circulation.
How do you know if you have a bad water pump in your car?
what if my top radiator hose is very hot and the bottom hose is cold,would that be a bad water pump?
What will cause the water to not flow freely and the car overheat?
A bad thermostat, or in rare cases, a bad water pump.
Will a car run if the water pump is bad?
Only until it overheats.
What can cause a car to pour antifreeze out of automobile?
bad water pump
