Water Pump no warning!!!

[kirkandorules]

Mine failed pretty abruptly. Never had any sign of any leak until it happened. Luckily, it must have been very close to home, as I didn't notice anything until I pulled into the garage and saw a huge cloud of smoke from the engine compartment vent. Looked under the car, saw coolant dripping pretty rapidly. The roller on my pump was very loose and wobbly.

[BrokenLinkage]

@Bootleg- did you go with the 997x version oil cooler? If so, can you confirm the exact part number and how much clearance was available?

[BOOTLEG]

Pelican P/N 996-107-025-59- M6

Is this a 997 OC?

[BrokenLinkage]

I believe that one (99610702559) supercedes 99610702557, which is listed oem for the 986 BoxsterS 3.2 liter AND the 997 series 3.6 liter.
But forum member TRK had suggested in another post that the 997 oil cooler is larger (thus presumedly more effective) and fits the 986. I believe he must be referring to part 99710702500, which is listed for the 997 series 3.8 liter cars. I am just trying to get some confirmation before ordering the 997xxx part. If I am going to replace the oil cooler anyway, might as well upgrade at the same time, but want to make sure I am ordering the right "upgrade" part number.

[Markt213]

On other cars I usually replace the water pump when I replace the timing belt. I am planning to replace my 05 987 belt soon should I do the water pump. It has 50k miles and I do not know if it has been replaced.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Markt213

On other cars I usually replace the water pump when I replace the timing belt. I am planning to replace my 05 987 belt soon should I do the water pump. It has 50k miles and I do not know if it has been replaced.

Yes, 50k is a good realm for replacement. Use the Porsche part...