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2002 Boxster S drove 50 miles no issue. Stopped to buy a bulb and 5 mins later Red overheat on temp came on, white smoke and coolant dump. I am assuming a thermostat ordered but when I tried pressure testing coolant seems to be coming out just above the right diff can't see exact location ie under reservoir. Should I be looking for another problem?
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05-27-2013, 11:15 AM
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It could be a coolant hose leak or the engine oil heat exchanger. Try using a mirror when you pressure test the system to pinpoint the source.
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2002 Boxster S drove 50 miles no issue. Stopped to buy a bulb and 5 mins later Red overheat on temp came on, white smoke and coolant dump. I am assuming a thermostat ordered but when I tried pressure testing coolant seems to be coming out just above the right diff can't see exact location ie under reservoir. Should I be looking for another problem?
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05-27-2013, 11:16 AM
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It could be a coolant hose leak or the engine oil heat exchanger. Try using a mirror when you pressure test the system to pinpoint the source.
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05-27-2013, 11:16 AM
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If the leak is from a plastic valve above the differential towards the right rear, it could be the triptronic cooler valve (if your car had triptronic trans)
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