I would seriously reconsider taking the van on the trip.
If the bearing is shot, not only can you destroy the pump(and possibly
overheat  the engine),
But even if the pump does not fail, you have the potential to do serious
damage to your engine
block.

David Luddy wrote:

> I have to Drive 180miles tonight to my property upstate. My waterpump
> started making grumbly noises this morning. I have a new pump waiting for
> me up there.
>   Please everyone ... if you know any prayers to the god of waterpumps...
> could you recite one for me?
> ( shaft seal and bearing prayers may do the trick too!)
>                              <bugle>