On my 01 it seems like the water pump is always leaking. I did a proactive changeout a few years ago and the stock replacements don't seem to last more than a couple of years without getting a pink paint job.
Changing out the wp is no big deal, but dealing with the coolant is a huge PITA.
Not sure about the 03, but in mine there's no need to touch the motor mounts to change the wp.
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2001 Boxster, 5 spd, Seal Grey
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