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Originally Posted by smshirk
I wouldnt do that. Cheap water pumps can break apart and ruin an engine. Good ones can as well, but it's much more likely using one like you are considering . The next guy is not going to know. Porsche owners need to take care of each other. It is expensive enough as it is.
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A $150 water pump is not likely to break apart unless it is used well beyond it's expected service life. So is one stamped "Porsche". I have an original water pump that broke up and put debris all through the cooling system. The only symptom was that the car gradually overheated.
I would have rather had the previous owner install a $100 pump at the appropriate time.
Buy a Boxster and not sure how old the water pump is? Replace it.