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e recovered 4.5 gallons in the various containers, and it's not too far a stretch to estimate about 1.5 gallons gushed out on to the garage floor. Just got the water pump and thermostat off after getting the 10mm 1/4" drive deep socket and the 1/4" universal, both are a must, and a few bolts were still not easy to remove, should be a load of fun to install these bolts back in with the new water pump and low-temp thermostat now!!
Simple 3-step complete coolant drain (updated w/ refill procedure + water pump tips)unresolved
Ha....I just replaced my water pump this weekend. '01 996 with 59k miles. (that seems to be about the limit) Heard just a couple of clunks, then about 10 miles later steam, water, etc. Flat bed home and friend picked up the water pump from the stealer for me. BTW whoever placed that lower right bolt on the pump.....I don't like you. I'm still not sure it is tight. Going to get a flexible sock
How bad can a water pump get before you replace it...unresolved
tatement more often! My 1999 911 is still better than any Boxster, Cayman or Cayenne that I've ever driven. That's remarkable. I had a loaner Panamera while my water pump was being changed - it's a remarkable car, but it's still not a 911.
Changed Water Pump todayunresolved · Original poster
n is to stick with genuine Porsche anti-freeze in the gallon jug. I have had to change or refresh the coolant in my Boxster now several times: busted radiator; water pump replaced; coolant tank replaced; and I just let the techs use the Porsche fluid. After nearly 254K miles the cooling system, the oil/water cooler, the heater core, the original radiator, and the hoses, are all working just fine. And I have no fear of any gelling or other incompatibilities arising from mixing the wrong anti-freezes. The Turbo has had one coo
Porsche coolant, why?suggestion
I am getting ready to refill my coolant after replacing the water pump. The Uview manual recommends that the entire coolant system should be emptied before pulling vacuum. Is this necessary? I wanted to check before I do anything that I will regret. Thanks!
Question on Coolant Filling with Uview Airliftsuggestion · Original poster
lutch and IMS bearing replaced just prior to sale. I do not have records on prior service, so I plan to replace spark plugs, associated tubes, serpentine belt, water pump, and thermostat in the near future (maybe some other goodies as well). Over the past year or so I have read (in Excellence among other places) about the potential hazards posed by water pumps with plastic impellers. That is, plastic bits can break away, find their ways into nooks and crannies of the cooling system, and impede flow of coolant. So, the deal w
Water pump: plastic impeller or metal?suggestion · Original poster
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99610601157I don't see coolant listed as part of the kit: 996 106 011 57 OEM Pierburg water pump ( composite impeller ) 996 106 340 54 OEM water pump gasket 106-06.2 LN thermostat tool 996 106 326 50 OEM Thermostat housing gasket 106-06 LN Low Temperature Thermostat (replaces factory thermostat part number 996 106 013 59) 50030 Driven CSP – Coolant System Protector 996 102 151 66 Contitech 6K 2115 Serpentine Drive Belt (not compatible with under-drive
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99610601156low temp thermostat already installed in new housing, with gasket $50.00 + shipping ($70.25 on Pelican) Part number: 996-106-013-59-M902 New Pierburg composite water pump and gasket $225 + shipping ($257.25 on Pelican) Part number pump: 996-106-011-56-M244 Part number gasket: 996-106-340-54-M30 New Continental Poly-Rib-Belt $18 + shipping ($25.00 on Pelican) Part number: 996-102-151-66-M21 Combo price for everything: $275 shipped .
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