its your car to do with as you wish. i will tell you once that pulley comes off it will tear thru the front of your engine bay with a vengence. you could be replacing the water pump, alternator, a/c anything it comes in contact with including a new hod. drive it as you wish. you have been advised. triple AAA is about 100$ and includes 5 free tows. chaeaper than the cheapest part this will break