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996.1 vs 996.2 Coolant Reservoirs

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I'm aware the sensor is in a different place, and the size is slightly different, but I'd like to know if anyone has used the .2 part in a .1.
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I'm aware the sensor is in a different place, and the size is slightly different, but I'd like to know if anyone has used the .2 part in a .1.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I have searched extensively but haven't yet found a conclusive answer to my question, apologies if I missed a post where this is confirmed. Basically I'm loaning my daily to my mother-in law as her car completely failed, currently trying to "make do" ferrying my 2 kids around in my 996 until I can buy her a new car. Was out today in 36 deg C weather and my coolant tank split / cracked / leaked etc. My car is a 2000 996 C2 with the earlier style tank. Phoning the Porsche dealers in the area, the replacement 996.1 part is over $800 CDN + 2-3 delivery. The 996.2 part is $200 CDN and in stock. I'm aware the sensor is in a different place, and the size is slightly different, but I'd like to know if anyone has used the .2 part in a .1. After going through multiple posts about this, I'm going to avoid the aftermarket options as they seem to have a high failure rate. If it won't work, I'll order the correct part and wait, its just massively inconvenient to have this failure this week.

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There r deffinate differences and we have not had anyone here confirm that it can be done. I have a mk1 tank that is old and was not cracked when pulled. If u r between a rock and a hard place i am willing to send it out for the shipping but i can not gaurentee how long it will last and u may have to do it again in the future. Pm if u need it. Aaron

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I have had good success with the Behr units, apparently they are the OEM supplier: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...6&KeepHeader=Y

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