05-30-2017, 07:04 AM
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Stupid question of the hour ...
If I remove the coolant top and hear a hiss (on a cold automobile) does that mean it has to be pressurized/vacuum again? That's all I did. I swear.
Thanks!
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05-30-2017, 07:06 AM
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It should naturally do that.
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05-30-2017, 07:17 AM
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is a little condensation normal? It looks like they 'plan' for it by having a rubber seal close around it .... ?
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05-30-2017, 11:13 AM
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I'd be concerned that you have a snake in your Boxster.
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05-30-2017, 11:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pidj
is a little condensation normal? It looks like they 'plan' for it by having a rubber seal close around it .... ?
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Mine got quite a few and I'm quite happy with it. The top/trunk matting seal revels it is normal and expected (as per design). I know nothing about porsche coolant, just glad 'some' of the pressure can escape somewhere I can trace back and keep an eye on from time to time
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05-30-2017, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S
I'd be concerned that you have a snake in your Boxster.
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Lol!! Yeah. I guy's gotta to draw the line somewhere.
Thanks for the clarification, All 
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05-31-2017, 06:49 AM
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First couple weeks of Boxster ownership had condensation in trunk...no issues anymore. Owned about two years now.
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05-31-2017, 07:18 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Make sure you have the newest PN cap. It stops the condensation.
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05-31-2017, 07:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
Make sure you have the newest PN cap. It stops the condensation.
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I have the original cap. Does Pelican sell the replacement?
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05-31-2017, 07:59 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pidj
I have the original cap. Does Pelican sell the replacement?
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Yep. Local P dealer should have it too. Cheap part.
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'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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05-31-2017, 12:17 PM
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If you have condensation, you likely have a bad/crossthreaded cap or vent valve seal issues.
both easy cheap fixes
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05-31-2017, 06:15 PM
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On other cars I've had, pressure escaping out the cooling system when opened *stone cold* is a sign of a head gasket leak.
Not sure why a water cooled Porsche engine would be any different, but if so, perhaps someone can explain the physics involved.
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