Water pump

[natedwag03]

I have a 92 Mx-3 GS and i just found out my water pump is leaking, Do you guys think it's ok if i drove on it for a while, with out replacing it, does it cause anything?<p>[ February 04, 2003: Message edited by: Nathan Neises ]</p>

[andy]

not knowing you and how much you would pay attention to the temp guage and the coolant level.
I would categorize this as high risk. You risk overheating the motor, warped heads or worse.
Can you drive it? Yes. would I? no.
Sorry thats probably not the answer you want to hear.
Andy P. 93 GS

[natedwag03]

thanx for the suggestion
i WILL PAY ATTENTION MY FLUID LEVEL AND THE TEMP guage.
but my temp guage it shows me it's normal temp (it goes up to in the middle), is that ok? i will replace the water pump by myself, but i heard people say you should replace the pully too does it matter if i don't replace the pully?

thanx nate

[andy]

I did not replace my pulley, just transfered it over to the new pump. Just be carefull taking it off.
If and when you changed out the pump, go ahead and change the timing belt also.
The middle of the temp gauge is fine. but with a leaking water pump that temp can creep up on you and the next thing you know the needle is buried in the red.
Andy P. 93 GS

[cashmoneyspeed]

I would just replace the water pump, belt, and pulley all at once while your in there. and my suggestion to you is STOP driving the car and fix it before you drive it agian.

[natedwag03]

Thanx guys, apperciate for helping me out.i wont drive it anymore until i fix it.