Issues with my HU

Yes it would still work just wouldnt have nearly any of the output it did have.

Youd have to be listening to music at a loud volume for a good amount of time to blow it.

Probably 30 mins at least at 70% volume would do it.

Tweeters are cheap.

Check your wiring, its usually very tiny and if you push any decent wattage through it can melt