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Bought when I replaced the oil fill tube on the Boxster.
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Any tools outside the ordinary that would make replacing a water pump on a 996 easier?
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My shop wanted 550 labor and won�t use my pump (understandable) so I am thinking I have to do unless my other car mechanic says he will do it.
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Any tools outside the ordinary that would make replacing a water pump on a 996 easier? I have regular wrenches, sockets and torque wrenches. I have a jack and ramps. Besides a lift, any other tools to pick up?
Are all the bolts on the water pump relatively accessible? Should I expect any of the bolts on the motor brace or exhaust braces to not want to come off. The area is very clean with 70k on it. As I posted earlier, I got the clamps that support the exhaust from the brace off. One froze but off and replaced. Hoses appear in great shape, no cracks and still soft like rubber.
My shop wanted 550 labor and won�t use my pump (understandable) so I am thinking I have to do unless my other car mechanic says he will do it. He�s looking into.
Thanks,
David
Hose clamp pliers are helpful, but not necessary.
https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-Tool-9409A-Pliers/dp/B003D3N7YW/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?crid=17BIQ11PQX706&keywords=hose+clamp+pliers&pd_rd_i=B003D3N7YW&pd_rd_r=f0ffe08a-2fd9-4381-ac97-6edf4824050d&pd_rd_w=bdBdU&pd_rd_wg=A9SL5&pf_rd_p=1cb3f32a-ccfd-479b-8a13-b22f56c942c6&pf_rd_r=QE9SQSWTHM6N1FV0X1A2&psc=1&qid=1573612243&sprefix=hose+c%2Caps%2C144
https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-Tool-9409A-Pliers/dp/B003D3N7YW/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?crid=17BIQ11PQX706&keywords=hose+clamp+pliers&pd_rd_i=B003D3N7YW&pd_rd_r=f0ffe08a-2fd9-4381-ac97-6edf4824050d&pd_rd_w=bdBdU&pd_rd_wg=A9SL5&pf_rd_p=1cb3f32a-ccfd-479b-8a13-b22f56c942c6&pf_rd_r=QE9SQSWTHM6N1FV0X1A2&psc=1&qid=1573612243&sprefix=hose+c%2Caps%2C144
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Low-profile ratcheting metric wrenches and the lowest-profile socket set you can find to get access to the topmost water pump bolts.
The torque on the water pump bolts is low enough that they're easy to strip, so a decent torque wrench also.
To better seal coolant hoses and allow them to come off easier later, does anyone apply a material to the inside of hose and outside its connection?
This silicone lube seals so possible less leaks, and to my knowledge it never hardens so its lube properties would seem to make hose removal years later easy:
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Silicone-Grease-1-Pack-88693/dp/B000DZFUPC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38A9GC9X1ERCK&keywords=silicone+lubricant+for+o-rings&qid=1573680844&sprefix=silicone+lu%2Caps%2C928&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSVFCNUFTTkxGVlRMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk0NTU0M1NZS1pBQUtZUTBSUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk2MDkzM1NKRlNHNjZaUEpDMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Silicone-Grease-1-Pack-88693/dp/B000DZFUPC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38A9GC9X1ERCK&keywords=silicone+lubricant+for+o-rings&qid=1573680844&sprefix=silicone+lu%2Caps%2C928&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSVFCNUFTTkxGVlRMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk0NTU0M1NZS1pBQUtZUTBSUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk2MDkzM1NKRlNHNjZaUEpDMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU
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Good question.
i think I have my tool list.
10mm socket (one deep)
15mm wrench with long landle
15mm deep socket
12mm to remove airbox
clamp tool listed above
tool for coolant drain plug
2 ton low profile jack (with wood block)
ramps
if I forgot anything, please let me know.
8 gallon coolant
You don't need to remove the mufflers to change the water pump.
Also, Get a set of picks and hooks from Harbor Freight or elsewhere. You will have a tough time removing the hoses without them.
I never heard you can pull pump from above. Would this eliminate everything from the bottom and just involve removing air filter box, pump hose and water pump? Just lift straight out? That would be great.
I just did my water pump a couple of weeks ago....I just cannot see how it can be easily done from the top......I found it relatively "easy" from the bottom......BUT that ONE bolt on the water pump is a PITA
I came upon a post like this
after
I did mine, and found it interesting. Seems like it involved removing an idler pulley, can you add to that, 5CNH3LL?
My comments from the following thread: "remove the idler pulley above the pump and pull it out from above instead of trying to get it out the bottom of the car. After an hour trying to get it out from below, I removed one bolt for the idler pulley and had the pump out in 30 seconds."
See thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...hermostat.html
I also found it much easier to lower the new metal water pump gasket in place without bending/kinking it.
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