yes the water pump would be bad if its evaporating the water very quick.
Over heating
check the fan clutch
2000 Pontiac grand am se keeps over heating I changed the water pump, the thermostat, radiator cap, head, and it is still over heating. make sure thermostat is going the right way , spring gose to the motor
What can I do to avoid over heating on my 98 Buicks park avenue ? My water pump is broken.
If you are unsure if it is heating because of a water pump or a thermstat, you can find out by removing the thermostat. If it still heats without a thermostat, then you know it is the water pump. Without a thermostat, the water flow has nothing to cause it to heat unless the water pump fails to circulate the water. No circulation of the water would cause the over heating.
Try changing the thermostat.
Top hose of radiator is hot and engine is still over heating usually.
You cracked your head.
If the car is over heating or if a sound that shouldn't be there can be heard due to worn out pump bearings.
over heating leaking noisy
the head gasket needs replaced.
check the water pump