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Water Pump Replacement
Hi,
I just found out from local Porsche mechanic my 06 Boxster based (37K Miles) water pump making noise and need to replace. The estimated bill little over $11xx... I am think about doing it myself...Any advise you can give me...really appreciated. Need to Replace: 1/ Water Pump. 2/ Coolant. Other items not sure if I should. 1/ Thermostats. 2/ Fan Belt. Thanks. |
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03-19-2013, 02:02 PM
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2001 Boxter S
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Fort Lauderdale FL
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read the DIY: Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Water Pump & Boxster Thermostat Replacement - 986 / 987 use OEM water pump and low temp thermostat. also use the OEM coolant. |
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03-19-2013, 03:11 PM
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Water Pump
Yep, it is pretty easy to replace yourself. You might get a couple of knuckles banged up, but those band-aids are a whole lot cheaper than what you were quoted.
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03-19-2013, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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You might also want to consider getting the vacuum tool used by Pedro here:
Flush Coolant System Makes purging the air from the system very easy. +1 on the OEM pump. You'll save a ton of money doing this yourself. Steve |
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03-20-2013, 08:45 AM
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Hell Belcho
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oz
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A small 1/4" swivel 10mm socket makes the job easier.
Replace the serpentine belt if it's cracking. The tensioner is a 24mm nut. Yes, replace the thermostat at the same time. No you don't need the aftermarket one. Vacuum bleeder is essential to do this right. You WILL have air in the system if you dont use it.
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03-20-2013, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Is the removal of the access panel behind the back seat necessary or lifting the car up and working from underneath the car is sufficient?
I can't find instruction to remove the panel also. |
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06-03-2013, 05:03 PM
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You need to remove the panel behind the seats to remove the serpentine belt. It is also easier to reach a few of the top bolts on the pump from there.
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06-03-2013, 06:35 PM
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