HELP!! The boxster is overheating.

[JP-s-in st. louis]

Here is the story, just went out for a drive and the Boxster overheated. I put 2/3 of a gallon of distilled water in while setting on the side of the road so I could get home. (here is the strangest part) On the way home I cranked the heat and found that it would blow hot air then cold air without me touching the temperature. I am a tad befudeled by the recent turn of events, originally I thought it would be the thrmostat now maybe the system needs belching or even the overflow tank may need replaced. :ah: Please anyhelp would be great!!

[Brucelee]

What do we know?

Low on fluid

Hot and cold temps

Answer:

You have a leak and you may have a thermostat issue.

Time to get it to the shop.

Overheating is simple to diagosis with right equipment.

Also, since overheating can cause permanent engine damage, don't put off resolving right now.

Good luck.

[JP-s-in st. louis]

Does anyone have a diagram on the location of the thermostat and the hose routing?

[pez]

Auto Atlanta has a decent breakdown..

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http://www.********************************************.com/model/986catalog/986.53-b.html
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You can download the whole thing on pdf..

Pez

[JP-s-in st. louis]

I found water dripping from under the drivers seat???

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by JP-s-in st. louis

I found water dripping from under the drivers seat???

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