Expansion Coolant Tank Replacment Nightmare

[petee_c]

Originally Posted by tboyer

....and noticed a new puddle. S**T! Water pump has failed, the 2nd I've replaced on two Boxsters in 5 months. Irritating to say the least... .....

Tboyer,

I don't have a Boxster yet, but hope to by next spring.

2 water pumps in 2 boxsters?... maybe u might want to consider using a different coolant than the 'magic' porsche stuff.....

In the motorcycle world, we look for 'silicate-free' coolant, as that is supposed to be easier on the seals in the pumps. Me personally, I use the Dexcool compatible stuff.


I've replaced the water pumps (preventatively in our vehicles at around 100-120,000km range.)

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[tboyer]

Originally Posted by petee_c

2 water pumps in 2 boxsters?... maybe u might want to consider using a different coolant than the 'magic' porsche stuff.....

The R/R were on new to me 986's, both failed within the first 1500 miles of ownership, not much I could have done....

BTW, I still have the same leak after the new pump was installed, guess this one was preventative....goes back in tomorrow