Replace it when it fails. My question is if I replace the water pump on this vehicle, do I have to remove or lift the engine. You do not have to remove the engine but you may have to lift it slightly. Rusted around top of water pump. Metal hose connected to it.
Car is over heated.
If the water pump were loosing coolant, then the leak would cause your car to overheat. Repairing the leak should fix your problem. Your car is not mechanic friendly when it comes to changing the water pump.