Can You Still Drive with a Broken Water Pump?

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DanielLee
07/25/25 4:22am
You cannot continue driving with a damaged car water pump and should have it repaired as soon as possible. There are two main scenarios when a car water pump is damaged: 1. Bearing or seal ring failure. This can cause the timing belt to become soaked and damaged, leading to a series of engine malfunctions, or even engine seizure. 2. Coolant leakage. Rapid loss of coolant will cause the engine temperature to rise, damaging various components. In severe cases, it can also lead to engine seizure or even complete engine failure. 3. Additional Information: Centrifugal water pumps are widely used in car engines. Their basic structure consists of the pump housing, connecting plate or pulley, pump shaft and bearings or integrated shaft bearings, pump impeller, and sealing devices, among other components. They are a crucial part of a vehicle.
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