no but if you try to run the car with the water pump out you could overheat your engine
A car can overheat for several reasons. You may need to replace your water pump. You may have a leak in the radiator itself. You may need to add more 50/50 mix of radiator fluid and water to your car. You could also have leaks or holes in the radiator hoses. You may also need a new cooling fan for the radiator.
Yes, it could even make it completely ineffective. If it is in a car it can ruin gaskets, seals, or make your car overheat. Which can warp your the pistons in you car.
The engine will overheat.
drive it without coolant
yes
The car may overheat!
you have a head gasket out.
For radiator leaks look for the following signs: The car will overheat Coolant level will frequently drop Pool of coolant or water under the car radiator Obvious leak noted from radiator on starting the car Faulty radiator cap causing the leak
Leaks water? The condensation drain is plugged.
Circulating water will not be sufficient and the car will overheat.
Water is used to cool things down.