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clickman · 05-31-2014, 10:55 AM

DIY is the way to go with these water pumps. Don't expect original Porsche to last long either.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/49670-water-pump-way-out.html

Except for the PITA of dealing with coolant, the actual WP change is relatively easy. All bolts except for one can actually be reached with a torque wrench, too.

I invested in the Airlift vacuum system; well worth the bucks IMHO. My compressor is only 4 gallon (they say you need a 10 minimum) and works perfectly. I've heard of others that have even smaller ones and it's worked ok too.

05-31-2014, 10:55 AM	#15
clickman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BC Posts: 1,354	DIY is the way to go with these water pumps. Don't expect original Porsche to last long either. http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/49670-water-pump-way-out.html Except for the PITA of dealing with coolant, the actual WP change is relatively easy. All bolts except for one can actually be reached with a torque wrench, too. I invested in the Airlift vacuum system; well worth the bucks IMHO. My compressor is only 4 gallon (they say you need a 10 minimum) and works perfectly. I've heard of others that have even smaller ones and it's worked ok too. __________________ 2001 Boxster, 5 spd, Seal Grey