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lejolierogue · 08-17-2010, 10:40 AM

Hi - yes, mine failed prematurely on my 99 boxster. Something like the bearing went out. The sympton - a broken serpentine belt. I first thought that the belt just broke prematurely so I tried installing a new on myself but the new one kept slipping out. Finally determined that the bearing in the water pump was gone. I believe I bought the part for something like $200-250 bucks and had the Porsche dealership in Denver install it for $300. Hope this helps.

08-17-2010, 10:40 AM	#11
lejolierogue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 58	Yes, water pump failed prematurely - 99 boxster Hi - yes, mine failed prematurely on my 99 boxster. Something like the bearing went out. The sympton - a broken serpentine belt. I first thought that the belt just broke prematurely so I tried installing a new on myself but the new one kept slipping out. Finally determined that the bearing in the water pump was gone. I believe I bought the part for something like $200-250 bucks and had the Porsche dealership in Denver install it for $300. Hope this helps. __________________ le jolie rogue