Water pump .....

[recycledsixtie]

Thanks all. I have put in an order for water pump(plastic impeller), gasket and thermostat.
Cheers, Guy.

[BoxsterSteve]

Originally Posted by recycledsixtie

Thanks all. I have put in an order for water pump(plastic impeller), gasket and thermostat.
Cheers, Guy.

Recycled,

Go with the low-temp thermostat, and do the work yourself, it's too easy not to DIY.
I too was on the fence about doing the work you're about to undertake. I had no receipts from the PO regarding replacement, so I assumed, correctly as it turns out, that I was still running the original pump.
Coolant was also changed, as it was 14 years in the vehicle, and I went with a LN 160F thermostat.
For working on jackstands and only with hand tools, I got 'er apart, drained and back together in 4 3/4 hours. I had to add another half hour for the borrowed vacuum fill tool and I was all finished.
Asides from the under-vehicle access, it really was an easy DIY.
I had no 1/4" drive torque wrench, so the water pump bolts got snugged down and another quarter turn. No leaks after 2 months, so I'm not expecting any.

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by recycledsixtie

Thanks all. I have put in an order for water pump(plastic impeller), gasket and thermostat.
Cheers, Guy.

I ordered the conposite non factory one from Pelican last weekend. They called Tuesday (Monday was a Holiday) to let me know it was out of stock. Later telling me it could be August before they were back in stock.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by BFeller

I ordered the conposite non factory one from Pelican last weekend. They called Tuesday (Monday was a Holiday) to let me know it was out of stock. Later telling me it could be August before they were back in stock.

The one I just took out was non factory. I put in a factory pump. Factory pump weighs about a pound more. Feels more robust & seems to be better molded.

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by Timco

The one I just took out was non factory. I put in a factory pump. Factory pump weighs about a pound more. Feels more robust & seems to be better molded.

I ordered the Porsche water pump from Pelican Parts as the oem/composite one was out of stock.

Suncoast Parts had a composite one but I figured I would get the higher end one from Pelican. It gives me piece of mind. Plus I have dealt with Pelican before and they have a good reputation. G.


PS Thanks for above re hoses being okay. Kind of like renovating a house, where does it end......