I just had the head gasket replaced some weeks ago by a professional, the water pump was not changed (but was changed 3 years ago and it ran since for +/- 30 000 kms).
Then I am asking myself this may question (be naive).

Does any body know if when pressure builts up in the cooling circuit from a leaking head gasket can damage the water pump?

thanks for reply

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Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

Pressure in the cooling system will be vented by the radiator cap.