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YOUR RESEARCHDIY Waterpump Tool Tip
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Replace water pump since i really struggled
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I wished I had tried using it this spring when I replaced my water pump since I really struggled with that one bolt.
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Mind you, all turned out first time try with only a couple of band aids used along the way.
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I used a Kobalt Right Angle Bit Driver (see pic) with the M10 bit.
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I think Kobalt makes a socket adapter, but my kit didn't have one so I used the M10 with success.
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He had helped me replace mine this spring and we used all of the help posted here (
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Last week I helped a friend replace his 996's water pump. He had helped me replace mine this spring and we used all of the help posted here (
http://p-car.com/996/diy/waterpump/
) as our guide.
I found a tool this week to remove and install the "difficult" water pump bolt (on the lower right side close to the engine block) and wanted to share my findings. I used a Kobalt Right Angle Bit Driver (see pic) with the M10 bit. With the M10 bit I was able to force on a 10mm socket tight enough to loosen and tighten the bolt. I think Kobalt makes a socket adapter, but my kit didn't have one so I used the M10 with success.
The nice thing about this bit driver is the low head clearance. I approached the bolt from underneath and from the left side. There was plenty of clearance for the bit driver with the socket. I wish I had taken a picture to demonstrate but if you have the tool and are approaching that bolt from underneath you will clearly see the advantage!
I originally ordered this Kobalt kit to help with my spark plug/coil replacement project. This is a really great tool for the DIY Porsche garage and highly recommended for the water pump!
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I didn't pull the mufflers and this tool was invaluable for removal of my coil packs. I purchased it based on a recommendation from another Rennlister when I prepared to replace my plugs/coils last winter. I wished I had tried using it this spring when I replaced my water pump since I really struggled with that one bolt. Using it this week while helping a friend really made that water pump bolt an easy step!
I would agree... I said F-it and pulled my cross over pipes and my driver side header to do my water pump and thermostat! I'm gonna set her in fire if I ever need to do that again!!!
Yeh the water pump is a fiddly knuckle busting bastard of a DIY job. I wish I had seen that DIY you posted a couple of weeks ago beforre doing mine. Mind you, all turned out first time try with only a couple of band aids used along the way. I changed to the low temp thermo while I was in there. Thanks for your link.
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