Water pump test?

This is my first post here. Just picked up a 2002 Honda foreman rubicon to use at the duck lease. I noticed the water pump was leaking which seems to be a common problem so I went ahead and ordered new seals because the one on there looked a little melted. The question I have is how to tell if the water pump is circulating coolant? I would assume this would also tell me if my temp sensor is working also (I live in Texas normally and 90 during the day) Figured I’d try to re-seal and test before dropping money on a water pump.

Water pump test?

This is my first post here. Just picked up a 2002 Honda foreman rubicon to use at the duck lease. I noticed the water pump was leaking which seems to be a common problem so I went ahead and ordered new seals because the one on there looked a little melted. The question I have is how to tell if the water pump is circulating coolant? I would assume this would also tell me if my temp sensor is working also (I live in Texas normally and 90 during the day) Figured I’d try to re-seal and test before dropping money on a water pump.