2006-08-25 15:01:01 · 15 answers · asked by Mr Beasley 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The damage you will do by letting your engine run too hot is about twenty times more expensive to fix that replacing the water pump.... don't do it!
2006-08-25 15:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not advisable but if you must be sure that you start out with the radiator full and coolant or water with you .If you notice the temp meter goes above 200 or if the temp lite comes on pull over and shut the engine off, let it cool down to below the lowest temp level and very carefully and slowly remove the radiator cap. Be careful as hot coolant may burn you. many people use a glove and put a rag around the cap as you loosen it.
2006-08-25 15:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by macadoo14u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very dangerous, it can and will cause overheating. The only place I would drive it is straight to a machanic, and not through traffic or any long distance.
Best bet is to get a tow from a friend
Good Luck
2006-08-25 15:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by dicanus1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you drive it with a bad water pump it will loose all the coolant and eventually overheat causing severe engine damage good luck
2006-08-25 15:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by dawnee_babe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the car. If the pump comes loose it does a lot damage, I am talking big bucks. I wouldn't do it, if I didn't have too.
2006-08-25 15:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you run it to long your waterpump shaft will get offset and the drive belt will end up falling off and yes it might overheat.
2006-08-25 15:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by jyar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you,ll end up getting it hot,,and doing damage to it,,maybe ruining the engine also,,but yes if your rich,,and can afford a new engine,,you can drive it,,but i know your not rich,,none of us are so have it repaired before you drive it,,good luck with it,,i hope this help,s
2006-08-25 15:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!! Very quickly your motor will overheat.This will change the viscosity of your oil.(Instead of it keeping the motor lubed it will be thinned and of no use.)Your motor will sieze up.Major bucks.Don't drive it to your mechanic unless he lives next door.
2006-08-25 15:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by seasons150 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this too will affect the motor in the long run--sounds like you might start a vehicle search
2006-08-25 15:43:42 · answer #9 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can but y would you? it will cause more problems than you think. do you have an extra 5.000 to spend on another car?
2006-08-25 15:12:53 · answer #10 · answered by chevy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋