03-19-2013, 02:25 PM
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The Gimp
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i feel dumb, thanks for pointing that out. I guess i'll start with the thermostat. i really hope the head gasket didn't go in the process.
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03-19-2013, 06:13 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Originally Posted by Habby73
i feel dumb, thanks for pointing that out. I guess i'll start with the thermostat. i really hope the head gasket didn't go in the process.
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If HG you would have a leak, or mixing of water & oil. Highly doubtful. Stat or pump.
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03-20-2013, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Peoria IL
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Don't feel dumb. At least you checked the coolant level. I had to have a mechanic explain to me that without coolant, there would be no heat. (I was a wrench for Uncle Sam at the time) Talk about feeling like a dumbass.
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03-20-2013, 10:49 AM
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The Gimp
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Bremerton, Wa
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well, the tech manual i ordered (bentley) should be here tomorrow, and the thermostat soon after. I haven't ever worked on anything other than a front engine car so this should be an experience. any tips or past problems people have had when replacing the thermostat or water pump?
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03-20-2013, 11:15 AM
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Location: Guelph, ON
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Its easy to change the pump and or the thermo... the only trouble you may run into is filling the coolant unless you have a vacuum filling tool to bleed all the air out of the system first... its doable manually but a bit of a pain...
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03-20-2013, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Coral Springs FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Habby73
well, the tech manual i ordered (bentley) should be here tomorrow, and the thermostat soon after. I haven't ever worked on anything other than a front engine car so this should be an experience. any tips or past problems people have had when replacing the thermostat or water pump?
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yes.
1. read this: Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Water Pump & Boxster Thermostat Replacement - 986 / 987
2. use OEM pump.
3. use OEM coolant.
4. inspect hoses, and replace if needed.
there is no problem i can think of.
in fact, up to date, that was the easiest project ive done on my car. (not including the small maintenance things)
one thing you should consider, is replacing the front engine mount at the same time.
if needed obviously.
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03-20-2013, 12:04 PM
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The Gimp
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Bremerton, Wa
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Meir, that's an awesome tech article! Thanks for putting that up here. I think I'm gonna take off the thermostat, test it, and if bad just replace it. If good then order a water pump and deal with it. In my experience a thermostat is more likely to go than a water pump, however I suppose high rpms could seize a water pump just as well. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
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03-20-2013, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Coral Springs FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Habby73
Meir, that's an awesome tech article! Thanks for putting that up here. I think I'm gonna take off the thermostat, test it, and if bad just replace it. If good then order a water pump and deal with it. In my experience a thermostat is more likely to go than a water pump, however I suppose high rpms could seize a water pump just as well. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
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on the pelican website, you will fined a DIY for almost anything you will need, and more.
Pelican Parts - Porsche Boxster 986 / 987 and Carrera 996 / 987 Technical Articles
i warmly recomend of purchesing the 101 book as well.
more detailed then the bentley, and with colored pictuers.
good luck.
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