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nefarious986 · 03-14-2011, 01:33 PM

Thanks for all the great advice guys.

I guess I just didn't want to replace the water pump. Being a novice garage tech, I was just a bit intimidated by the belt replacement.

I never knew our OEM water pump with its plastic blade degrade over time and sends bits and pieces flying into the engine. I'll be looking to order a metal fan pump now though.

Does this look like the correct one I should order ( http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=996-106-011-55-M59&catalog_description=Water%20Pump%20%28requires%20o ne%20996-106-340-54-M30%20gasket%29%2C%20Boxster%2FBoxster%20S%20%2819 97-04%29%2C%20Each ) ?

Oh, and by BrandX coolant, I didnt mean cheapest flavor of the week at Kragen. I just didn't do enough research yet to know whats the best brand to use.

03-14-2011, 01:33 PM	#5
nefarious986 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 207	Thanks for all the great advice guys. I guess I just didn't want to replace the water pump. Being a novice garage tech, I was just a bit intimidated by the belt replacement. I never knew our OEM water pump with its plastic blade degrade over time and sends bits and pieces flying into the engine. I'll be looking to order a metal fan pump now though. Does this look like the correct one I should order ( http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=996-106-011-55-M59&catalog_description=Water%20Pump%20%28requires%20o ne%20996-106-340-54-M30%20gasket%29%2C%20Boxster%2FBoxster%20S%20%2819 97-04%29%2C%20Each ) ? Oh, and by BrandX coolant, I didnt mean cheapest flavor of the week at Kragen. I just didn't do enough research yet to know whats the best brand to use.