Can I start a car with a bad water pump?
I have a 2001 expedition and it's got a bad water pump how long can I run it ?
I have a 2001 expedition and it's got a bad water pump how long can I run it ?
FlagMichael
You can start and run it just long enough to get it where a tow truck can grab it... 20-30 seconds. Expeditions are very sensitive to loss of cooling and will reward impatience with failed head gaskets.
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You can run it until it quits running... At THAT time, you'll have to replace more than just the water pump.
thebax2006
Bad water pumps leak coolant way too fast to take the chance on driving the vehicle. When you get an air pocket in the cooling system the temperature gauge is not accurate and you will over heat your motor and cause an additional $2500 worth of damage. Don't be stupid. get a ride to work and have the water pump replaced before driving the vehicle.
Anonymous
You can run it until the engine burns up - - if you want to buy a new engine
A bad water pump can also cause broken metal to circulate through the engine and cause invisible damage
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Don't. The pump circulates the hot water from your engine back to the radiator to cool before moving coolant back to the engine. If it overheats you can crack the engine and you'll need to replace it...the engine. Go buy a new pump if that's the problem. It's cheaper.