Ugly tapping noise

[jrblackbox]

Started the Box MY99 this morning and I could hear a faint tapping noise, I got out to inspect and it was not any more clear outside the car. I got back in and the temp gauge was flashing hot. I immediately shut it off. I did not get a chance to look under the car as I had to get to work. Could it be every Boxster owners nightmare? this SUCKS.

[chitowndad]

It's possible that the two issues are unrelated. The tapping sound is slightly normal... When I hear mine tapping I change the oil and it goes away. The high temp guage would have me more worried.

Search this site on temperature

Good luck,
-Steve

[jotoole]

Broken water pump impeller? Hope so. Anti freeze would boil and leak out somewhere. If no oil mixed in spill, probably a simple w/pump replace. Been there couple of times, in Boxster and Volvo.

I thought a flashing temp light meant low coolant level?

Check coolant level. And check under your carpet in the rear trunk for coolant.

[jotoole]

Flashing temp light means HOT. Coolant level could be fine. Radiators need unobstructed ventilation and coolant flow, thermostat OK? belt turning w/pump, engine cooling fans operating. etc...

[jrblackbox]

Thanks to all that replied to my message about the temp gauge flashing. The coolant was at the min. mark, so I added some distilled water and it did not go on upon starting. The tapping noise I am contributing that to the fact that it has been so cold in the morning that the oil had not had a chance to circulate. Thats what makes the forums great, thanks again!
Jim

[chitowndad]

Cool, try changing the oil with 0W40 and see if that makes the ticking go away...

[speedyellow]

Took my box at the dealer yesterday for a faint tapping noise very audible from the right side air vent. Tech said it was the fuel injectors, and its normal. I will bring it back thursday for a close inspection before my warranty runs out. Any of you guys experience this, please post your response.