Question on Boxster Air Oil Separator

1998 boxster recently brought car in for routine fluid changes etc and tires. When left shop first her ticking below passenger seat maybe slightly behind it. Drove above 5 miles highway speed. Editing parkway idle was jumping from almost stall up to 1200 or so. Car has always idled at 800 clean. Within two blocks clanking noise. At stop sign car shutdown and then there was a lack of power to the dash for a minute or two before the power came back and I started the car. Pulled over and appears to be water antifreeze everywhere on the street mechanic later confirmed tank cracked or burst. Trying to see if they are all related or unrelated. Tank has. Even changed and car ran idle for 2-3 hours and some street driving. Idle issue hasn't resurfaced but I'm concerned. Any idea?

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

The ticking may not be related, unless what you heard was air in the coolant lines, however that is unlikely. I would pressure test the cooling system and confirm all leaks are fixed. Then try to pinpoint source of tick.

- Nick