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996 need headgaskets ?

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Check coolant tank

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Check coolant tank.
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I had to replace my tank with only 40k miles when I had my 996.
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Check coolant tank.
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Replace tank

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I had to replace my tank with only 40k miles when I had my 996.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a 1999 996 that I keep loosing coolant. I have pressure tested it and never see a leak anywhere. When I start it in the morning it seems to mis a bit then it's ok. I never see smoke when starting it though. If I start it in the morning and go and unscrew the cap I hear pressure being released. Think I need headgaskets?

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Check coolant tank. Hairline cracks can still hold pressure to a point then it spits it out. I had to replace my tank with only 40k miles when I had my 996. Is coolant leaking from the driver side rear? Look under the engine and look for white color stains near the exhaust headers.. Looks like dried saltwater

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