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Originally Posted by Jamesp
I just have to say the car is certainly running hot. If it is due to a failing impeller, meaning vanes are flaking off and it can pump less cooling fluid, driving the car further may cause additional damage. An OBD2 reader, or even a Durametric will only show what the gauge does, the car is running hot. I drive mine in 90-100 degree heat, and I'm not gentle. With clean radiators my car stays in the 185 degree range regardless of outside temp or load on the engine.
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James does have a point about possible broken impeller.
I just had a WP failure, but it was a leaking shaft seal, the impeller was whole
It is a reasonable easy DIY to change the WP
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2004 Porsche Boxster S
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