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milist · 08-23-2006, 08:43 AM

I bought my 2000 Boxster less than 3 months ago with 11,200 miles in new condition from a nonporsche dealer; clean carfax with one owner. When I bought it , coolant was low and I topped off. I brought to my porsche mechanic and he replaced the thermostat gasket as he said it had a small leak. He did a pressure test that indicated a drop in pressure (no apparent leaks anywhere). I informed the dealer that I bought it from that I am having a problem that I believe is covered by Mass. 90 day lemon law; he suggested bringing it to a local porsche dealer for a 2nd pressure test, which I did today. Results-a loss in pressure, everything dry, oil looks clean. They are now going to remove spark plugs, pressure test overnight, and look for coolant in the cylinders. If that's the problem, we're probably looking at a new engine. Any input???

08-23-2006, 08:43 AM	#1
milist Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: boston Posts: 11	coolant loss I bought my 2000 Boxster less than 3 months ago with 11,200 miles in new condition from a nonporsche dealer; clean carfax with one owner. When I bought it , coolant was low and I topped off. I brought to my porsche mechanic and he replaced the thermostat gasket as he said it had a small leak. He did a pressure test that indicated a drop in pressure (no apparent leaks anywhere). I informed the dealer that I bought it from that I am having a problem that I believe is covered by Mass. 90 day lemon law; he suggested bringing it to a local porsche dealer for a 2nd pressure test, which I did today. Results-a loss in pressure, everything dry, oil looks clean. They are now going to remove spark plugs, pressure test overnight, and look for coolant in the cylinders. If that's the problem, we're probably looking at a new engine. Any input???