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Driving on a messed up water pump question
Posted: September 6th, 2007, 4:39 pm
by Juans_93_MX3
My car is leaking coolant and water like crazy now. It seems to be coming from the water pump. From what I hear, replacing the water pump is common on these cars.
I have a question tho, is it a bad thing if I drive on a messed up water pump as long as I refill with water? [driving it to work]
Posted: September 6th, 2007, 5:27 pm
by 96mx-3
well you gotta fill up 50 50..not jsut water...and it jsut gets worse..it happend to me..so ..id say replace it..its not cheap tho
Posted: September 6th, 2007, 5:35 pm
by Juans_93_MX3
96mx-3 wrote:well you gotta fill up 50 50..not jsut water...and it jsut gets worse..it happend to me..so ..id say replace it..its not cheap tho
Im going to do my engine swap ether way. I have a spare radiator.
I called Midas, they want $370 for labor on replacing the water pump.
Posted: September 6th, 2007, 6:42 pm
by mx3autozam
Juan, you seem like a cool guy but always ask stupid questions, it makes me laugh.
depends how bad it leaks man. You can just run water. It won;t really lubricate the bearing in the waterpumo like antifreeze will but if your swapping a motor soon then who cares. just amke sure you keep an eye on the temp gauge.
Posted: September 6th, 2007, 7:39 pm
by mitmaks
Id replace timing belt on it at the same time also, tensioner etc. But in case you dont wanna do it just keep a couple gallons of water in car while driving it, don't want to overheat it
Posted: September 7th, 2007, 10:11 am
by Mooneggs
mx3autozam wrote:Juan, you seem like a cool guy but always ask stupid questions, it makes me laugh.
depends how bad it leaks man. You can just run water. It won;t really lubricate the bearing in the waterpumo like antifreeze will but if your swapping a motor soon then who cares. just amke sure you keep an eye on the temp gauge.
x2 on the questions LOL but it's ok that's why we are here - to answer them!
Anyways depending how far you have to drive to work... IMO I would not drive with it leaking everywhere unless you are ready to blow the motor and can call a tow truck
When mine went out I could only drive a mile or 2 and it was completely empty again... I barely made it home hopping from gas station to gas station to fill up my water jugs and refill the system... not a happy day
Posted: September 7th, 2007, 3:22 pm
by Juans_93_MX3
Ha ha thanks. But yeah the car isnt leaking alot. Engine swap is coming soon though so its not going to matter if I drive it a bit.
Posted: September 7th, 2007, 7:33 pm
by lakersfan1
96mx-3 wrote:well you gotta fill up 50 50..not jsut water...and it jsut gets worse..it happend to me..so ..id say replace it..its not cheap tho
It hardly matters if he uses 50/50 in Sept. Stright water is fine for now. The only reason I use close to a 50/50 mix is to keep the rubber seals on the water pump from drying out. If he's already leaking, that's hardly an issue.