Installed water pump and 160 thermostat today

[ohhh my]

While you're in there, you should replace the engine mount. I haven't done mine yet, but wished I did when I recently did my water pump. The engine mount is about $130 i think or you can just buy the rubber insert which I think is $35 and press the old one out and new one in. I hear it's a good maintenance item to do.

Also, not to take away from Pelican, but I called Sunset Porsche up in Oregon and I got the pump for about $269, gasket for $7, and coolant for about $18 each. My prices may be 1-2 dollars off, but they are much cheaper than any dealer i've seen. Oh and no tax.

[pedot99boxster]

Thanks for the info i'll check into it.

[clickman]

When you get the pump out check the plastic vanes. If pieces are missing, pray they're not stuck in the small passages in the heads, creating hot spots and potential for cracking.

This is why I've proactively changed out my WP.

[pedot99boxster]

Thank you Clickman, i just ordered the parts that i need and should be here tomorrow.

[pedot99boxster]

finished installing new water pump and thermostat, changed the belt, oil and flushed the coolant. everything went smooth everything is working great. ordered parts from pelican water pump $256 and thermostat $54. Thanks to Wayne Dempsey 101 projects for the Boxster, and to Pedro's Garage and thanks to everybody for the tips