smoke from passenger vent

[jmatta]

I think he means the exterior vent on the passsenger side of the car. Perhaps the motor threw the belt?

[Lil bastard]

Definitely the belt, but with possible waterpump/power steering pump involvement.

Determine what is leaking - coolant or power steering fluid.

Before replacing the belt, be sure both ancillaries are turning freely.

My guess is that one of them, the waterpump or power steering pump siezed which caused the belt to wear through and break.

Waterpump is most likely cause as you still had power steering until you hit your driveway. If the bearing seized, the seal is on the same shaft and likely went as well explaining the leak.

BTW, how many miles?

[ultimate1]

Thanks a lot for the feedback, LilB.

I checked it this morning as the car was cold. I started her up and the coolant tank was empty. I poured in some fluids into the coolant tank it leaked out. Also the same warning lights are still lit. She is a base model year 2000 and I have about 89000 miles on her.

Is a major repair and what do you think this might cost. Is it a belt, the water pump and or the power steering pump. When you refer to the bearing is that the bearing on the water pump?

Also, any advice on finding a local shop with a trustworthy mechanic or tech would be of great help because the shop I usually take my car to is about an hour away and I don't want to risk any further damage by driving the car. I would do it myself if there is a peace written that gives directions on how to fix it. Provided it is a simple solution I might be wiilling to try it myself as I have very basic mechanical skills.

[Lil bastard]

Replacing the Waterpump and the belt is a very easy DIY.

You'll need a replacement belt, new or rebuilt waterpump (a rebuilt uses only the existing casting - all other parts, the shaft, bearing, seal and impeller are new), and a gasket. Tool requirements are minimum - 10mm socket, U-joint drive, 19mm socket, E-12 Torx Bit, Pliers.

The PN#s are:

Poly-Rib Belt - 996.102.151.64

Waterpump - 996.106.011.53

Gasket - 996.106.340.51

If you PM me an email addy, I'll send you the procedure as a WORD document.

[ultimate1]

Thanks LilB

Just sent you a PM with my addy

[Tool Pants]

Get the rear service cover off and see what is going on with the water pump and belt.

[ultimate1]

I removed the rear service cover and my belt was chewed up pretty good and I have to replace the water pump. I just wonder what could have caused that to happen? I have taken my car to Porsche for everything since I got her a few years ago. Appreciate any aditional feedback. I am going to try to do it myself with the help of a mechanic buddy when my water pump arrives. I just bought a new one on ebay for $107. Here is the link if anyone needs to get one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&viewitem=&item=250240037342&_trksid=p3907.m32

Thanks again for eveyones help. Please post or message me any photos or diagrams that you think might be helpful.

Thanks again LilB, I look forward to hearing from you with regards to the installation directions.