coolant leak?

[78F350]

Originally Posted by mordeeb

local shop quoted $911 for the entire job if its the pump that includes replacing the drive belt.

That sounds expensive, but if its a Porsche water pump, Porsche belt, and Porsche coolant, that price is not unreasonable. You may be able to get it done for about 1/2 that cost with inferior parts, your choice. It can be a dirty/wet job to DIY, but is not overly difficult.

Consider:
-Running the car with a failing water pump can quickly damage the engine (A search of the subject will reveal several horrors).
-Mixing Porsche coolant with brand X can lead to the equivalent of strawberry flavored Jello throughout your cooling system (Make sure that the shop is flushing the system for that price).
-A great opportunity to have a 160 degree thermostat installed in your car (More efficient cooling and little additional labor).

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by mordeeb

local shop quoted $911 for the entire job if its the pump that includes replacing the drive belt.

Thats not horrible. My local shop guy only buys parts from the dealer. You can save money if you buy the oem manufacturer parts on pelican instead of paying the upcharge to have the Porsche logo on the box. If you local shop will let you provide the parts you'd save on your cost by likely 200 bucks.

[RandallNeighbour]

The water pump is easier to remove from the bottom by removing the front motor mount first, which should be swapped as well because the bushings wear out really fast. When I needed to swap out my front motor mount, I replaced my water pump even though it wasn't leaking... These aren't a bad pair to replace whenever the other one needs it.

[mordeeb]

anyone know of any good shops in the area? This was auto engineering in Lexington Ma and they did a good job on my IMS for the price.

[DWBOX2000]

South shore auto works in Kingston. LN recommended for ims replacement too.

[jcslocum]

A genuine Porsche pump is over $360 here on Pelican. So a belt and antifreeze could eat up another $100. That leaves $450 of so for labor. Depending on what they charge per hour....

You need to determine what parts they are using to get a feel for that price.

[mordeeb]

So it is the waterpump waiting to hear what else is needed.

[mordeeb]

already got the IMS done but good to know!