So last night I scoured the forums and found lots of useful info about my PS fan, pump, seals, etc. and successfully disconnected the battery to prevent the non-stop running fan from draining it completely. My question now is, is it okay to drive around to a couple service shops for them to have a look with this problem (assuming I'll have to disconnect the battery at each stop to make it stop) or should I pick a place for the car to be towed? Thanks NAMers!!

This is a 2004 MC with 60,500 miles...completely stock except for the K&N air filter (and I think I could feel those extra 3 HP

 

I would think you should be fine to drive to the shops. Or just call around to get a price on getting it fixed.

 

It has been done before, if that helps.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=122797

 

I see you are in Sacramento.
I was able to find a good, low mileage used pump here:
http://www.mazdarecycling.com/

They are in Rancho Cordova. The guy who helped me was Jason. Good guy!

Jim

 

Thanks Jim! That was going to be my next question... thanks to all for the info.

 

We have a customer who drove with a dead pump for years. He's a big, strong guy, though. His MINI didn't mind and he got stronger.

Steve