Water pump woes

[Wrangler95CSA]

Greetings again! 2000 Eddie Bauer Explorer V8 with 106k miles on it. After replacing the radiator and all hoses, I filled it to do a coolant flush. Shortly after it started I noticed I had a leak where the bypass hose connects to the water pump. Upon further inspection, I discovered that I had a hole in the inlet to the water pump about the size of a match head, so I had to kill the engine and stop the flush (all the water and cleaner is still in the system). Unfortunately I don't have the time to be able to do a water pump change, so I wanted to see what you guys think about this: if I were to JB Weld the hole in the water pump inlet neck, do you think it will hold long enough for me to limp it to the nearest garage about a mile and a half away?

Thanks in advance for all your input!

 

[my98nnj]

Yes, definitely.

 

[Dono]

Id think it would be fine also. As long as the area is roughed up, clean and dry. Then let it set overnight.
I cringe at having to replace a water pump on our motors. There's so many guys breaking water pump bolts its scarey.

 

[Wrangler95CSA]

Thanks for your thoughts. My wife just had a great idea... "Why not just get it towed to the garage?" Maybe this is a better course of action?

 

[swshawaii]

Save on the towing charge, less than a few minutes should be fine. Loosen the radiator cap and watch the temp gauge.

 

[Wrangler95CSA]

Ended up going with my wife's idea and got it towed since it's free with the insurance company. Thanks again!