Hydraulic pump - electric fan?

[Tony Acierno]

I bought a 2000 3.9l a few months ago and it has an electric fan conversion. The other day I noticed fluid leaking under the car. It seems to be leaking from behind the hydraulic pump. My question is...Do I need fluid in this system even though I have an electric fan? Will it cause trouble anywhere else?
Thanks
Tony

 

[FDR]

If you run the pump dry, it'll burn up and seize, which will kill your serpentine belt in minutes (or seconds). V8s can remove the pump entirely and use a shorter belt, though

 

[joegr]

Also, there are two pumps. One for the power steering, and the other for the fan. Are you sure it's the fan one?

 

[Tony Acierno]

Also, there are two pumps. One for the power steering, and the other for the fan. Are you sure it's the fan one?

Yep sure am