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YOUR RESEARCHCoolant leak - need part help
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Use alternate coolant
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Can I use an alternate coolant to refill the system?
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Yes you can fill with something else, but I would fill and flush a couple times with fresh water to make sure the old stuff is gone or so diluted it won't matter if you mix.
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However Charles has sent me his VIN and I used the filter, now I am not sure how to interpret the result.
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I usually stick to the same color plus I use pink g12 in all of my cars.
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Yes you can fill with something else, but I would fill and flush a couple times with fresh water to make sure the old stuff is gone or so diluted it won't matter if you mix.
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You may have to replace #32 as well if you get the updated hose...
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Yes you can fill with something else, but I would fill and flush a couple times with fresh water to make sure the old stuff is gone or so diluted it won't matter if you mix.
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I thought, just cut the hose above the leak and.....magic, no more leak.
Developed a small leak coolant leak where the water pump connects to the hose. Looks like something hit it on the road. Need help finding the part number for the hose pictured below.
I think there is only 2 current versions of the hose... Also, when I replaced mine I had to buy a new hard coolant line that wraps around the oil pan which connects to that coolant hose. It was #18 and #32
This is what I got for my 00 c2.
996-106-250-55-M100 - rubber hose
996-106-243-54-M100 - hard line
There is another version but make sure you get the right ones or they wont fit.
The PET listing is kink of confusing. For the -98 it has a part number that when looked up at porscheoemparts.com (Sonnen Porsche) show a superseded number that is not a Porsche number and does not come up (Strange). For the 99- it has two part numbers, 996.106.250.55, which supersedes to 995.106.850.05 and list for $49.37, sells for $30.81. It also has a part number 996.106.250.01 that supersedes to 996.106.850.06. There are a myriad of other numbers for other years. My pet does have a way to look up the part compatibility by VIN number. If you want to PM me your VIN I can check it this way.
I agree it is confusing. That is why I forked up an extra $40 to replace both the large rubber line ($50) and the hard line ($40) so that they matched.
I have Pet 6 and PET 7.1 and 7.2. 7.1 and 7.2 both have Vin filters. However Charles has sent me his VIN and I used the filter, now I am not sure how to interpret the result. It highlights in color certain parts/numbers but I am not sure if this means they fit or the non-highlighted numbers fit. In this case there are more than one number highlighted and non-highlithted.
How about running a test filter on a known good part, such as the secondary air controller switch? We can compare the known good part number against the highlighted or non highlighted number. Thoughts?
So at 130am I had an idea on how to fix the hose leak or at least a temp fix. The leak is a small hole on the neck of the hose near the very end where the hose fits on the water pump. I thought, just cut the hose above the leak and.....magic, no more leak. Well, that was wrong!!!!! Now I have lost all the coolant to the garage floor and the hose is too short to fully fit back on the water pump. Oh well...time to hit the bar.
Sorry, thats funny and $100 mistake.
I hate to ask but are you REALLY sure its the hose? The traditional water pump leak will apprear to look like the hose, at that location... BTDT.
First part order came back with incorrect part. The hose has a part number of 996.106.250.53 Attached is a picture of the part. Wondering if Doug or Ryan could look up the part number for me.
Finally got the correct part and using the Airlift 550000 to assist with draining system. I have removed almost all the old coolant, not sure the amount removed but I removed all coolant hoses and drained, placed serveral vacuums on the system to get the remaining fluid. Now, the question.... Can I use an alternate coolant to refill the system? Second, with little of the original fluid left in the system, I believe there is little to no risk with mixing causing a problem. Thoughts????
You may have to replace #32 as well if you get the updated hose... I went with 996 106 250 55 and bought the compatible hard line with it. I have a 2000 c2.
What type of coolant is in it now? Pink? If so, you can use g12 or Porsche OEM coolant.. I usually stick to the same color plus I use pink g12 in all of my cars.
Yes you can fill with something else, but I would fill and flush a couple times with fresh water to make sure the old stuff is gone or so diluted it won't matter if you mix. The only problem if you put in something that is not porsche compatible is down the road if another owner or dealer or shop doesn't know what you've put in - they are going to assume that they need to put Porsche coolant in. Which we know will gel with incompatible coolant types and break your engine in half, karate style.
I know you're working on it right now, so you've probably already made your decision.
Did you end up taking out your thermostat to boil it on your stove?
Thanks again for all the help and advice "logra". Spoke with my independant and he said using an alternate is fine just flush the system. I decided on Prestone premix and will change it in two years, like the rest of my vehicles.
Hong Kong Phooey style karate chop
I'm replacing that exact same part for the exact same leak. My failed hose looks the same. I've been also doing research on the correct part and noticed there are two different designs. Mine is the hose pictured. I'd prefer not to replace two lines if possible. I didn't see anywhere where the right part number and vendor was resolved though you said you finally got the right part. Would you mind sharing which vendor and part number solved the issue?
Will do tomorrow. That said, this part was not offered on their site. I know they welcome questions such as this and can sometimes locate parts. My primary question is if the original part is available anywhere? My understanding is that the part ending in 55 is updated with a different T-joint and requires the replacement of another hose. I figured that over three years, an optimum solution had been resolved.
Their site only shows the popular items they carry but if you call them and explain what you need with the part # they should have it. I had them on the phone last and they emailed me a screen shot of the part I needed just to confirm that is what I wanted. Good luck!
I just purchased the same rep lament hose. Bottom line: you have two replace the two hoses you mentioned unless you can find a used discontinued one with the older T joint.
I have those 2 hoses available on my website and I'm offering a 10% coupon for rennlist users through the month of April. Coupon Code RENNLIST
https://www.warehouse33auto.com/Prod...106-850-05-GEN
http://www.warehouse33auto.com/99610...243-54-gen.htm
-Jason
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