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YOUR RESEARCHcoolant loss
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header tank cap
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Reported cause
Turned out to be the header tank cap, which is also a problem on Boxsters.
Leading evidence: 'header tank cap' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'header tank cap' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check puddles of water,, can look at it' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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as suggested header tank,rads check for puddles of water,, can look at it for him if he wants to unless he's not near you which is donny....
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Suggestion
Has anyone been able to replace the condenser units themselves and then get a specialist to regas the system?
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I have just been asked by a 996 owner about coolant losss suffered by his 996 I suspect head gasket or water pump seal has anyone else had any problems with excessive use of coolant if so what was the diagnosis
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I have just been asked by a 996 owner about coolant losss suffered by his 996 I suspect head gasket or water pump seal has anyone else had any problems with excessive use of coolant if so what was the diagnosis
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He followed my advice and took off his one which had a part number ending in .00 and replaced it with a new one with the part number ending in .02 and it cured it!
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I have just been asked by a 996 owner about coolant losss suffered by his 996 I suspect head gasket or water pump seal has anyone else had any problems with excessive use of coolant if so what was the diagnosis
Wil
I had the corroded radiators...ended up finding pools of coolant in front of both front wheels. OPC replaced them under warranty...and it's been fine since. Yet another fluid leak though...
My brother in law used to suffer coolant loss all the time in his 996. Turned out to be the header tank cap, which is also a problem on Boxsters. He followed my advice and took off his one which had a part number ending in .00 and replaced it with a new one with the part number ending in .02 and it cured it! Its the blue cap he takes off to top up the coolant he is using
I am experiencing the same coolant loss problem! Bit of a pain on those (rare) hot days. I have been advised that both the condenser units are leaking and therefore the system is not holding the gas. However, sounds like it could cost rather a lot of money to put right. Has anyone been able to replace the condenser units themselves and then get a specialist to regas the system? If so the info will be gratefully received! Got to keep the cost down so I can afford to put fuel in the thing!
you can get the condensors yourself yes but you need to go to indy first to get degas if their is any left in system,then you can change them , front bumper off to replace .. we are currently doing the pair including aircon regas for £330 + vat
