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Old 06-02-2013, 01:30 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by pedot99boxster View Post
Hi, i believe my water pump on my 986 is bad, lost allot coolant last friday temp. indicator was blinking, checked underneath and suspected the water pump, there's allot of stain around the hose under the pump. pressure checked it to about 10-15 psi but no leaks visible. also noticed when the engine temp get to about 186 deg. the engine blower doesn't come on then about 200 deg. the radiator fan on both front comes on. thinking about doing this water pump and thermostat replacement on my own. did you have to remove the front engine mount to replace the water pump?
where did you get the parts?
Thanks
Ferdie
We are a shop, so we have parts deals through multiple sources. While removing the engine mount is not necessary, many doing this on the ground find it gives them better access.
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