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Porsche Carrera 996 / 997 Project: Water Pump and Thermostat Replacement

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YOUR RESEARCHPorsche Carrera 996 / 997 Project: Water Pump and Thermostat Replacement

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Replace water pump

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I am about to change the water pump.
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Without a thermostat, your engine may never get to that temperature and the engine management system will make the car run incorrectly.
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I am about to change the water pump.
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Run incorrectly

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Without a thermostat, your engine may never get to that temperature and the engine management system will make the car run incorrectly.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Anyone got any questions on Project - Water Pump and Thermostat Replacement for your Porsche 996 / 997 Carrera? Here's a back link to the original article: Pelican Technical Article: 34-WATER-Water_Pump_and_Thermostat_Replacement -Wayne

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Hi Wayne, I live in Trinidad in the Caribbean and just bought a 997 C2. The ambient temperature varies from 25 to 32 degrees C. I am about to change the water pump. Is there any good reason for me to have the thermostat at all? Surely I need to remove it completely and toss it in the bin. What are your thoughts on this matter? Regards, Zak

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modern cars need thermostat to get to operating temperature and stay there, about 190F. Without a thermostat, your engine may never get to that temperature and the engine management system will make the car run incorrectly. It will not be good in the long run.

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