Need to know if I in fact have a bad water pump.
Answer: The most common problem caused by a bad water pump is that it is leaking and the coolant level is low. This can cause engine overheating. A system pressure test may be needed to confirm this is the leak area. They usually leak out of the bottom of the water pump from what is called a weep hole. Although the gasket can also leak. A water pump can also have a bad bearing that causes a noise when the engine is running. Please tell us exactly why you think the water pump on your Dodge is bad.