Definitely not recommended...your engine depends on this pump to circulate cooling water to remove heat. Without it, heat builds and the car will overheat, and may cause permanent, expensive damage to the engine. the question is how much fluid do you lose on your drive as well as do you mind putting water or coolant in the car everytime you crank it up, if its a short drive and you have spare jugs of coolant or water then go ahead, BUT you should NOT do this longer than you have to (til you can get it fixed) bad pump = loss of coolant = overheating = blown head gasket = $800 and up fix
The fuel pump is mounted to the fuel tank. It sits on top with the bulk of the pump inside the tank. According to the manual it can be a tricky dance to maneuver the pump out of the tank.
Check the battery for corrosion or loose connection.
'97 sunfire axle nut is 195 ft-lbs. Should be the same for Saturn
6.5 all the way around
under the center console between the drier and passenger seats
How do I replace the water pump in my 1994 Saturn SL2 series standard twin cam.
The water pump on a 1996 Saturn sl2 is located in the engine compartment. It sits below the AC compressor.
Serpentine belts are used by all modern auto manufacturers to drive equipment such as, the water pump, alternator and the the air conditioning compressor.
It is in the fuel tank.
== == In the fuel tank.
If you have ever replaced a water pump on any vehicle the answer would be "yes" you can do it yourself.
Not installed properly? operating water pump in reverse direction?
In the fuel tank.
SEE OBD II drive cycle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRbUjGLviMY Video by Richpin -RC-
You don't "fill up" the water pump. The water pump is just a pump that moves coolant throughout the engine cooling system. You add coolant at the radiator or the coolant recovery tank.
Bad installation. Try some permatex "gasket maker" and re-do it. dave