leaking anti freeze

[dmcummins]

Well Ive got a leak. It's appears to be from somewhere around the front of the engine. With the car running it's hard to tell where its comming from but the belt is wet and slinging anti freeze around.

Is this likely the water pump? How hard is it to replace if needed. The car is a 2000 S with 93,000 miles on it.

[deanp]

Haven't done one myself, but Wayne has a tech article up on it.

Pelican Technical Article: Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-08)

[racer]

Sounds like a waterpump.

[BYprodriver]

Waterpump went out on my 2000 S @ 85,000 miles & it is very easy to change thru seat area. I did not catch the leak until pulley fell off at midnight on CA Freeway. Do yourself a favor change it now you are past due.

[dmcummins]

Originally Posted by deanp

Haven't done one myself, but Wayne has a tech article up on it.

Pelican Technical Article: Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-08)

Thanks, I looked at the tech articles and missed this. It doesn't look that hard to replace. The hard part is getting the car jacked up enough for me to get under it. Looks like $450 for the pump and thermostat, and I guess its time to replace the coolant also. Ive spent way to much on cars lately.

[BYprodriver]

I recommend the low temp thermostat.

[racer]

May as well replace serpantine belt and and rollers too..

I thought this could all be accessed by the panel behind the seats. not sure you need the car jacked up uber high...