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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2009, 05:16 PM
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Posted By aps1231
And I like explanation #1 better, because it's a...

And I like explanation #1 better, because it's a lot cheaper to fix, and also it may explain why the problem I have is intermittent. Indeed, depending where the air bubble is trapped, it may be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By aps1231
Allen, I'm facing a similar problem (See...

Allen,

I'm facing a similar problem (See thread "Mysterious coolant leak").

In my case, coolant is dumping around the right rear axle area, which seems to be an overflow from the expansion...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By aps1231
Thank you for your replies. 1- The oil is...

Thank you for your replies.

1- The oil is clear like new (Just got the 60,000 miles service)
2- The coolant is definitely not overfilled. In fact, last night, I removed the cap, started the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By aps1231
Additional info. I started the engine with the...

Additional info. I started the engine with the expansion tank almost empty. In a couple of minutes, the level goes to the top and some coolant leaks thru the cap, while more coolant drips profusely...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By aps1231
Coolant leak

Back to the drawing board. The mechanic says he pressured tested the coolant system, let the engine run for 45' and didn't find any leak. He then replaced the thermostat, pressure cap and bleeder...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By aps1231
All, Thanks for the suggestions. I don't...

All,

Thanks for the suggestions. I don't think it's the pressure cap, as it was already replaced and the coolant was flowing from under the engine, in a matter of minutes, definitely not in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By aps1231
Mysterious coolant leak

Just got my Boxster from the 60,000 miles service. It ran like a dream for a week, then I noticed the engine temperature going up abnormally. It was short one gallon of coolant. I filled it up, drove...
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