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Topic While not a catastrophic failure on the order of IMSB a leaking water pump is a ticking... |
So I was just skimming the most recent Excellence and came upon the article about M96 water pumps... 986rgt - Friday, 22 June, 2012, at 8:42:50 pm |
Re: So I was just skimming the most recent Excellence and came upon the article about M96 water pumps... Alcantera - Friday, 22 June, 2012, at 9:11:25 pm |
Re: So I was just skimming the most recent Excellence and came upon the article about M96 water pumps... Ruby - Friday, 22 June, 2012, at 9:32:10 pm |
I replaced mine at around 120K miles - evidence of seepage. *NM* Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 23 June, 2012, at 9:03:43 am |
Re: So I was just skimming the most recent Excellence and came upon the article about M96 water pumps... CarreraLicious - Saturday, 23 June, 2012, at 9:35:15 am |
What works for me is to let the car the engine tell me what it needs... MarcW - Saturday, 23 June, 2012, at 10:53:41 am |
166k and I haven't replaced mine Boxsterra - Saturday, 23 June, 2012, at 11:23:28 am |
The techs told me a bit of a leak is ok. No wetness should be seen but there can be... MarcW - Saturday, 23 June, 2012, at 11:28:48 pm |
Keep in mind that a pump leak is not a catastrophic failure... grant - Sunday, 24 June, 2012, at 8:35:12 am |
While not a catastrophic failure on the order of IMSB a leaking water pump is a ticking... MarcW - Monday, 25 June, 2012, at 8:56:41 am |
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grant
Rather, you would have a slow leak, low coolant warning, and the ability to limp into a shop.
Maybe its not the most convenient, but if you are aware, it should not ruin a motor.
I presume, maybe wrongly, that the water pump is fairly easy to access through the hatch, since its driven by the serp belt that is right there.
At some point i'll look into this. as i recall, burping the system is a bit of magic.
Grant
Nice analysis. The issue remains however.... grant - Monday, 25 June, 2012, at 8:13:08 pm |
No need to have the car checked frequently. A coolant level drop, or a noise from that area.... MarcW - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 12:45:20 am |
You have a very good description mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 9:33:19 am |
except that in the dealership, the mechanic does not develop business, and works on the flat.... grant - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 7:39:27 pm |
Re: except that in the dealership, the mechanic does not develop business, and works on the flat.... Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 8:03:21 pm |
Well maybe I'm blessed with exceptional techs at the dealers I use but... MarcW - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012, at 10:05:29 am |
i've never actually been to my dealer for service with the boxster, but with the Audi... grant - Thursday, 28 June, 2012, at 10:11:52 pm |
Access to the water pump ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 26 June, 2012, at 10:42:13 am |
120K+...on the 4th water pump RainyDayGarage - Monday, 25 June, 2012, at 8:35:45 pm |