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mikehkang · 03-20-2022, 07:45 AM

It's time to replace my water pump in 2001 base with 135k+ miles.

What else should I replace other than the thermostat?
(I actually want to skip the thermostat. It is at least 12 years old. How bad is this idea?)

I am thinking I may need to replace the coolant hoses as they are at least 12 years old.
How many hoses should be replaced during this job?

Thank you in advance,

03-20-2022, 07:45 AM	#1
mikehkang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 262	What else to change while replacing water pump? It's time to replace my water pump in 2001 base with 135k+ miles. What else should I replace other than the thermostat? (I actually want to skip the thermostat. It is at least 12 years old. How bad is this idea?) I am thinking I may need to replace the coolant hoses as they are at least 12 years old. How many hoses should be replaced during this job? Thank you in advance, __________________ 2001 Boxster base 133k