[996fried]

Yes, working on the Porsche is rather cathartic, and I needed a good excuse for purchasing my new hydrolic lift....so I recently did a coolant tank replacement ( leaking), water pump, thermostat, thermostat housing, new fan belt, a variety of hoses and Wevo semi hard motor mounts during the state virus lockdown. I ordered two sets of gaskets for everything and new bolts to offset my lack of experience just to be safe as usually, some crisis occurs which interrupts the process and yes, I removed the water pump from below.

Since I was locked down and chose to do this bit of mechanical insanity, I also took the time to remove everything from bumpers, exhaust and heat shields to make it far easier to gain access to some of those bolts......especially on the thermostat housing and one on the water pump. It just seems that removing all made it far easier to finish even with being interrupted and taking the time to examine my 996. All in all, it wasn't that too difficult but time consuming......but I now know a lot more and which jobs should be left to experienced only!

Also, Pelican parts came through with the needed parts in spite of the created deficiencies created by the virus, and of course this forum....thanks!