One problem related to water pump has been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The oil dipstick indicated empty one week after the consumer purchased the vehicle. The same thing happen again after a weeks driving. Consumer returned to the dealer and explains the vehicles performance and the problem that he was experiencing, the dealer kept the vehicle for one week and replaced the water pump, rear main seal and crankshaft.