Advice - new to me 2000 Boxster

[billj18]

You state that the mechanic who did the work on your car was not a Porsche specialist; I suggest that your problem may be that your cooling system was not properly purged of air. Search for the correct procedure and ensure that your system has been properly filled before you spend more money. And get the fans fixed!

Bill

[southernstar]

I agree, it sounds as if the cooling system was not properly bled by the mechanic. Unfortunately, if your car overheated sufficiently again it is entirely possible that the head gaskets will again need replacement. Are there any signs of oil in the coolant or water in the oil? If not, you may be in luck and all that will be required is a bleeding of the cooling system. I wouldn't drive it, however, until that was done. Did you replace your water reservoir cap when all the work was done? If not, I would certainly do so as they are known to fail. As I recall, the last digit on the upgraded ones is a 4, while the earlier ones ended in 0.

Brad

[wzyho]

Thanks - the fans are on their way and also a new radiator cap. Will speak to my mechanic to ask about whether the coolant system was bled properly.

There is no mixing of oil/coolant this time round, although there is a little bubbling in the coolant reservoir after about 5 minutes of idling.

[BYprodriver]

Boxster engines NEVER have head gasket problems! Most likely you have a cracked head as this is common for early Boxsters. You must find a Porsche mechanic that knows Boxster engines to remove the heads & inspect for cracks. Checkout Autofarm for more info.