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loss of fluid, but over the life of my 986, I have replaced the water pump three times when coolant began to seep around the pump seal. My car is a MY 97 w/228,500 miles on its clock. With my car's version of the water pump, there's also a potential issue one can read about online dealing w/the pump's plastic impeller. Over time, I guess due to heat cycling mainly, the plastic impeller blades are said to get brittle w/age & it's reported blades or pieces of blades break off & are pumped through the coolant system. I honestly don't know about the veracity of this potential blade issue, but I do believe replacing the water pump when a seep is first detected is a good idea. In doing so, the impeller issue also gets remedied. Also, there are water pumps advertised using metal bladed impellers & opinions vary about switching to these non-OEM style pumps.

From what you've reported, it may be your water pump's inevitable seep has progressed to an outright slow leak, & if this is the case, your mechanic's recommendation to replace the pump seems prudent.

Here's a Youtube video of a young lad replacing his own water pump to show you what your mechanic will be doing labor-wise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4pBnGynIA&t=180s&ab_channel=Burner%27sCars

Here's a link to Pelican Parts cost for a new OEM water pump for your car.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9A110604802.htm?pn=9A1-106-048-02-OEM&msclkid=d827094cf00b110240e86f6b4eda986c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Ads%20-%20Porsche&utm_term=4580634170083223&utm_content=Porsche%20Catch%20All

Finally, consider replacing your thermostat while you're doing this & also, since your coolant will be drained, do a flush of the coolant system & replace your coolant w/new while you're @ it.

loss of fluid, but over the life of my 986, I have replaced the water pump three times when coolant began to seep around the pump seal. My car is a MY 97 w/228,500 miles on its clock. With my car's version of the water pump, there's also a potential issue one can read about online dealing w/the pump's plastic impeller. Over time, I guess due to heat cycling mainly, the plastic impeller blades are said to get brittle w/age & it's reported blades or pieces of blades break off & are pumped through the coolant system. I honestly don't know about the veracity of this potential blade issue, but I do believe replacing the water pump when a seep is first detected is a good idea. In doing so, the impeller issue also gets remedied. Also, there are water pumps advertised using metal bladed impellers & opinions vary about switching to these non-OEM style pumps.

From what you've reported, it may be you water pump's inevitable seep has progressed to an outright slow leak, & if this is the case, your mechanic's recommendation to replace the pump seems prudent.

Here's a Youtube video of a young lad replacing his own water pump to show you what your mechanic will be doing labor wise.
From what you've reported, it may be your water pump's inevitable seep has progressed to an outright slow leak, & if this is the case, your mechanic's recommendation to replace the pump seems prudent.

Here's a Youtube video of a young lad replacing his own water pump to show you what your mechanic will be doing labor-wise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4pBnGynIA&t=180s&ab_channel=Burner%27sCars

Here's a link to Pelican Parts cost for a new OEM water pump for your car.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9A110604802.htm?pn=9A1-106-048-02-OEM&msclkid=d827094cf00b110240e86f6b4eda986c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Ads%20-%20Porsche&utm_term=4580634170083223&utm_content=Porsche%20Catch%20All

Finally, consider replacing your thermostat while you're doing this & also, since your coolant will be drained, flushing & replacing do a flush the coolant system & replace your coolant w/new while you're @ it.

loss of fluid, but over the life of my 986, I have replaced the water pump three times when coolant began to seep around the pump seal. My car is a MY 97 w/228,500 miles on its clock. With my car's version of the water pump, there's also a potential issue one can read about online dealing w/the pump's plastic impeller. Over time, I guess due to heat cycling mainly, the plastic impeller blades are said to get brittle w/age & it's reported blades or pieces of blades break off & are pumped through the coolant system. I honestly don't know about the veracity of this potential blade issue, but I do believe replacing the water pump when a seep is first detected is a good idea. In doing so, the impeller issue also gets remedied. Also, there are water pumps advertised using metal bladed impellers & opinions vary about switching to these non-OEM style pumps.

From what you've reported, it may be you water pump's inevitable seep has progressed to an outright slow leak, & if this is the case, your mechanic's recommendation to replace the pump seems prudent.

Here's a Youtube video of a young lad replacing his own water pump to show you what your mechanic will be doing labor wise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4pBnGynIA&t=180s&ab_channel=Burner%27sCars

Here's a link to Pelican Parts cost for a new OEM water pump for your car.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9A110604802.htm?pn=9A1-106-048-02-OEM&msclkid=d827094cf00b110240e86f6b4eda986c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Ads%20-%20Porsche&utm_term=4580634170083223&utm_content=Porsche%20Catch%20All

Finally, consider replacing your thermostat while you're doing this & also, since your coolant will be drained, flushing & replacing your coolant while you're @ it.