Leaky coolant reservoir - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

PhxRealtor · 06-23-2008, 10:00 AM

Has anyone found a way to fix or patch the leaky coolant reservoir without replacing it? I was quoted $1,000 to replace it by the shop! It just leaks a bit after driving in hot weather. Appreciate any advise.

Tool Pants · 06-23-2008, 11:03 AM

Some have tried but they end up leaking again. Maybe try an independent shop that works on water cooled cars. Very common on the 986 and 996.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6675

Ofishbein · 06-23-2008, 11:14 AM

Unless you are under warranty, use an independent. My local Porsche dealership quoted $1,200+ to replace my reservoir but a local independent Porsche specialist did it for $540 - OEM parts, labor, everything.

Now he gets all my business. Are you listening Auto Gallery?

PhxRealtor · 06-23-2008, 11:22 AM

Is there a way I could get to the leak and apply a heavy duty sealer over the crack?