Coolant, waterpump, coolant replacement time......

[por911]

While under the 986 this winter doing some maintenance(oil change, plugs, trans mounts), I noticed a crusty trail of coolant residue coming from the waterpump. UUUgh, was not expecting that. Well, after 54k , its probably coming due. So hence the parts gathering in the pic(still waiting on coolant arrival). I'll take some more pics of the DIY process as its going on for those interested.

Regards :)

[seafeye]

While under the 986 this winter doing some maintenance(oil change, plugs, trans mounts), I noticed a crusty trail of coolant residue coming from the waterpump. UUUgh, was not expecting that. Well, after 54k , its probably coming due. So hence the parts gathering in the pic(still waiting on coolant arrival). I'll take some more pics of the DIY process as its going on for those interested.

Regards :)

I like using the accessory belt from a Ford Ranger...So far has lasted longer than the Porsche one.

Also spoke to some tech at Penzoil and they tell me that their coolent is guaranteed to work in the boxster.

Looks like a fun project. Good Luck

[por911]

Thanks. Generally, I change the serp belt every 30k anyway. Since the price differential between using factory stuff and aftermarket is/was so small, just figured it would be better to stick with the oem parts. If the car gets sold, some buyers might prefer it that way. :)