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996 Coolant Reservoir Tank Leak

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Can someone please describe the correct procedure for removing and replacing the coolant reservoir tank on a 2001 996....its a very tight fit!

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Can someone please describe the correct procedure for removing and replacing the coolant reservoir tank on a 2001 996....its a very tight fit!

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Can someone please describe the correct procedure for removing and replacing the coolant reservoir tank on a 2001 996....its a very tight fit! Does the engine have to be dropped a little to get the tank to slide into place? Thank you. Mitch Williams

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Find the replacement procedure at the following link: http://basketcasemotorsports.bravehost.com/Tank.htm Nick

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Nick....any reason a 2001 would be different than the 99? My tank appears to be slightly larger (old one and new one) than the ones in the photos. Very tight fit.

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They are all a tight fit. Porsche has changed tanks 4 or 5 times and the later model (3.6 liter) cars are different still. The correct part number for a MY01 Carrera is: 996 106 157 03 Water Reservoir - retail price - $111.87 (as of Oct 2005). Be sure and check you cap also. If the part number (on top) does not end in 01 then replace it. About $12.

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the link to replace the tank is down, any body know of an alternate source?

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