Two weeks ago, my SE v-6 ran really hot with the needle almost to the red. I turned it off immediately and got toed home. I just assumed it was the water pump since it has 83k miles. So, I ordered a waterpump off of carparts.com. Well 2 weeks later and it still isnt here. SO I started to get antsy...I went for a test drive in the car to see how quickly it got hot...I drove for 20 mins in stop go traffic and the temp never got over the normal temp where the thremostat opens.
So my question is, could the initial overheating be a freak occourence, or should I not turn my wife loose in it until I replace the waterpump?
Thanks
