10-29-2018, 06:08 AM
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coolant expansion tank - need to replace
I haven't pulled the trunk carpet back yet but went to the garage this morning and there was a small stream of coolant on the floor on the right side by the tire  The tank is the aged yellow color so I'm not surprised this happened , for all I know it is the original tank from 2002 . I did a search on this forum and others and have seen horror stories of how difficult it is to guys doing it in 1 hour with comments of it wasn't bad at all . I have read Pedros tutorial which made it sound like almost all of it can be done in the trunk . So any last minute comments or techniques the forum can add ?
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10-29-2018, 06:29 AM
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I have a brand new German OEM replacement (with paperwork) that I'd like to sell.
I will take a reasonable offer if you are interested,
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10-29-2018, 07:54 AM
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I ordered a new coolant tank manifold gasket when I did mine. The old gasket is pretty worthless once disassembled.
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10-29-2018, 09:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robdelorenzo
I have a brand new German OEM replacement (with paperwork) that I'd like to sell.
I will take a reasonable offer if you are interested,
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What brand/manufacturer ? Part number ? How much ? Thanks
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2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .
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10-29-2018, 10:27 AM
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I have this one sitting in the box and the paperwork from when I got it:
Coolant Expansion Tank
Part #: 996-106-147-08-M127
It may be necessary to add a hole in the top plate to match the original tank. The location is clearly marked.
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Only 6 left in stock.
Ships Today!
$243.75
Make me an offer and let me know your ZIP.
Thanks
Rob
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10-29-2018, 12:42 PM
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So I pulled the trunk carpet and was surprised the trunk floor was bone dry ! Not one drop of fluid or any evidence there ever was a leak . I am only 15 minutes from Jakes shop so off I went . Blake pressurized the system and we could hear a slow leak up near the top of the tank . I have heard they sometimes split up on top near the filler neck . So I bit the bullet and had them order the OEM tank for me , yes expensive but Blake said they have had such bad luck with lower priced tanks that I decided to do this once and be done . The fun will begin once the tank comes in
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2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .
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10-29-2018, 12:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robdelorenzo
I have this one sitting in the box and the paperwork from when I got it:
Coolant Expansion Tank
Part #: 996-106-147-08-M127
It may be necessary to add a hole in the top plate to match the original tank. The location is clearly marked.
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View Product Details | Related Products
Only 6 left in stock.
Ships Today!
$243.75
Make me an offer and let me know your ZIP.
Thanks
Rob
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Rob I appreciate the offer but decided to go with a " branded OEM Porsche " tank . Yes I know Porsche doesn't make the tanks but I'm hoping they have been spec'd and tested and the latest revision which supposedly have been upgraded . Time will tell .
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2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .
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10-29-2018, 02:58 PM
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No problem, I thought I would throw that out there just in case!
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12-06-2018, 05:36 PM
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Don't skimp on this. Not having the hassle of an early failure is well worth the price difference.
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12-06-2018, 06:10 PM
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Hey thanks for your reply, I am only going with the high end tank but what I need to know is there are several sites that link from this site. There is about a 50 buck diff between their highest priced tanks on all three sites, Just wondering if these tanks are all the same. I know that Pelican parts are the sponsor of this forum and I'm sure their tank is OEM but theirs is the highest price that I can see. Is there a reason for this if Suncoast and Sunset claims to have the same OEM part for less? Thanks Mike
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12-07-2018, 03:27 AM
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I would have no problem ordering from Sunset or Suncoast .
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12-07-2018, 05:08 AM
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Thank you for this. I just cannot see any difference in the best tanks they sell except price, shipping may be higher in some cases I guess. Even Amazon is selling this tank,
New Genuine Porsche 986 Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank OEM Water Bottle Boxster $333.00 free shipping
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