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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Wandering Connecticut
Posts: 9,291
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Replacing Coolant with AirLift System?
Hi All -- I recently purchased a low-temp thermostat and want to replace the coolant in my 987S, as it hasn't been changed since the water pump was replaced by a previous owner in 2013 or thereabouts. The AirLift vacuum system came highly recommended by others in the Porsche community, so I bought one to make the process go more smoothly.
Well, I have my AirLift system, I have my air compressor, I have my thermostat and coolant... but I have trepidation about actually doing the job, as I've never used a system like this before. Moreover, the instructions included with the system are fairly vague.
I'm sure it isn't a tough job, and once I get into it I'll figure it out... I did once do a top-end rebuild on a 951 engine (and replaced its transmission) in my home garage... but as with any new procedure, I'm cautiously hesitant. Have any of you used this method before? Could you offer me any tips regarding doing the job on a water-cooled flat-six Porsche?
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