Coolant leak on 2004 - 986 S

[K911]

I do appreciate all the advice even the harsh ones, it was the water pump so at 75K and 15 years life it was bound to go out.

Cheers.

[Rob175]

My 98 with 87,000 miles leaked the same thing last week....$1,300 later I have a new water pump and fresh coolant. "Stuff" happens.....and NO, I'm not a DYI guy so I paid my "indi" mechanic.

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by K911

I do appreciate all the advice even the harsh ones, it was the water pump so at 75K and 15 years life it was bound to go out.

Cheers.

sometimes we get a little overexcited...but always glad to hear when things work out. :+)

[Markt213]

My wife and I just arrived at a festival got out of the car parked on a hill and I noticed a small drip of coolant run out near of the right rear of the car near the tire. Checked the coolant tank and it was full the temp gauge was fine and the drip stopped... So we went to the festival (I worried the entire time if all my coolant was going to be on the ground and I would have to call a tow truck) but everything was fine when we got back and we drove to the store then home. No drips when I got here and the tank is still full.
Based on this thread I am guessing I over filled the car when I changed my water pump a few weeks ago and it was a very hot day so some came out the drain. Please let me know if I am missing something!

Cheers and thanks for all the great info!