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Message: Tank replacement
Changed By: Boxsterra
Change Date: October 04, 2019 11:41AM
Tank replacement
Change Date: October 04, 2019 11:41AM
Tank replacement
The fact that the tank has been replaced makes that a suspect. You can check that the three hoses protruding from the front of the tank (in the engine compartment) are all straight and have hose clamps near the firewall. Also take the coolant cap off and check the threads on the tank to make sure they're not stripped.
Years ago I needed to replace my tank and I was super busy at work and didn't have time to do it before BRBS. I took it to the Porsche dealer and they replaced it for a fair price. About 100 miles into the trip, one of the coolant hoses came off and I coolant vapor started billowing out the back. On inspection it turned out that one of the hose clamps had never been put back in place (it was on the hose, but not in the right place).
Years ago I needed to replace my tank and I was super busy at work and didn't have time to do it before BRBS. I took it to the Porsche dealer and they replaced it for a fair price. About 100 miles into the trip, one of the coolant hoses came off and I coolant vapor started billowing out the back. On inspection it turned out that one of the hose clamps had never been put back in place (it was on the hose, but not in the right place).
Original Message
Author: BoxsterraDate: October 04, 2019 11:39AM
Tank replacement
The fact that the tank has been replaced makes that a suspect. You can check that the three hoses protruding from the front of the tank (in the engine compartment) are all straight and have hose clamps near the firewall. Also take the coolant cap off and check the threads on the tank to make sure they're not stripped.
Years ago I needed to replace my tank and I was super busy at work and didn't have time to do it before BRBS. I took it to the Porsche dealer and they replaced it for a fair price. About 100 miles into the trip, one of the coolant hoses came off and I coolant vapor started billowing out the back. On inspection it turned out that one of the hose clamps had never been put back in place (it was on the hose, but not in the right place).
Years ago I needed to replace my tank and I was super busy at work and didn't have time to do it before BRBS. I took it to the Porsche dealer and they replaced it for a fair price. About 100 miles into the trip, one of the coolant hoses came off and I coolant vapor started billowing out the back. On inspection it turned out that one of the hose clamps had never been put back in place (it was on the hose, but not in the right place).