Can a water pump seal wait

[mightymoko]

Just like the title I have a 2006 m-7. It started leaking out the weep hole can I just keep an eye on the coolant and wait tell spring or is it a must do now. Thanks

 

[skidooboy]

do it now in the garage, or on the side of a mountain, or down in a creek bottom, when it goes. it is warning you, it is GOING TO FAIL SOON. Ski

 

[Coldfinger]

I believe for coolant to begin leaking it must first get past the seal, then, it goes thru the bearing and then ur time is limited because eventually the bearing fails because all the good grease lube is washed out and coolant has limited lubricating ability.

 

[Truckee Coastie]

Repair it Now

Its only going to get worse and it could cost you an engine. I replaced mine, had to pull engine out. Not fun but you can get it out without taking the oil jug off but its a pain.