Coolant leak

[Viper5]

It turns freely in the sense that there is no sound of rattling from inside. But obviously there is some object inside causing friction to slow it down. Thats all I meant. When I grab the pulley and rotate, it will go for about 4 times around. I can't really see the impellers while they are spinning but it seems like about that many. Which picture are you referring to with the silicon? And what should it look like.

[Blue-S]

There should be a weep hole on the front of the pump casting, at the bottom of the bearing area. The weep hole is needed to vent coolant that will seep into the bearing if the shaft seal is failing. The problem is that the pulley hides the weep hole.

My 2000 S has a one-year-old genuine Porsche pump on it, and it's already weeping -- as is evidenced by a coolant smell in the garage after driving the car, and pinkish streaks all over the front of the pump casting. Looks like I will be swapping a new pump onto my car soon. I can't pursue a warranty replacement because the pump was installed before I owned the car.

[Viper5]

I just can't tell if there is anything wrong with the one I have. I think I may just order another one with the gasket anyway since I don't see what else it could possibly be.

My current pump has a part number ending in '3,' but this one ends in 4. Blue-s, what does yours say? I'm gonna call tomorrow to see if it fits. When I click on info, it says it fits all models up to 2004 whether it be boxster or boxster s EXCEPT for the 2000 boxster s. This sounds like a mistake and I will call to confirm this. The Laso part number is the same and it says it is indeed compatible with the 2000 boxster s.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1364385&parttype=2208&a=FRc1364385k1134011