Patt Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Porsche one is VERY expensive ! I can't recall if it was twice or three times the price of ECP. the latter do a cheapy and a moderate priced one - I'd recommend the latter at around the £150 mark. Just ask for a lower temp thermostat, garage will source from ECP anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Porsche_Boxster_2.5_1999/p/car-parts/cooling/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/water-pump-gasket/?201330085&1&18a7a7c143ee9ebfbe70fb0880419a908315cc1b&000366 That's the Laso one I went for, £164 after sale55 discount code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex24v Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yeah seem to remember I was quoted well over £300 for the official Porsche Part when my last water pump went in 2016. Most people go for a middle of the road one pricewise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, Nobbie said: https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Porsche_Boxster_2.5_1999/p/car-parts/cooling/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/water-pump-gasket/?201330085&1&18a7a7c143ee9ebfbe70fb0880419a908315cc1b&000366 That's the Laso one I went for, £164 after sale55 discount code. They currently have stock at Sunderland and Gateshead stores which I think is near you. It's marked as the OE pump and has the plastic impeller. Will also need the metal gasket, and low temp thermostat is only about £20 and many people recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks all I shall mention the pump options when they come back to say I need a water pump. Really hope they can take a look today as they were going to inspect it then pressure test the system I think. If it’s not today it will be Monday as they are closed Saturdays. wouldn't care but the weather is glorious outside too and I was chuffed to bits taking it to work for the first time and was going to head out at lunch for a blast in it too. Oh well plenty more days for that i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nobbie said: They currently have stock at Sunderland and Gateshead stores which I think is near you. It's marked as the OE pump and has the plastic impeller. Thanks I shall mention that one. Yes not bad with the discount applied. Thanks yes I am Newcastle upon Tyne so not too far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Patt said: Molly had 4 pumps in the time I had her 2 hours ago, Patt said: I can't recall if it was twice or three times the price of ECP. the latter do a cheapy and a moderate priced one - I'd recommend the latter at around the £150 mark. I am putting 2 and 2 together here Patt! not sure why people are recommending the low temp stat, thought that was only for 3.4 engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Okay interesting one, the system has been pressure tested and no leaks, the water pump also looks fine and is bone dry. The garage think it’s likely the thermostat possibly on its way out as they had a 997 recently with the exact same issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Saxosim said: Okay interesting one, the system has been pressure tested and no leaks, the water pump also looks fine and is bone dry. The garage think it’s likely the thermostat possibly on its way out as they had a 997 recently with the exact same issue. Wouldn't really explain why it's p*ssing fluid out. Have you looked yourself and traced the trials back to it's source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 No haven’t looked as it’s in the garage now and I didn’t really have access to start looking underneath to. They are going to go over the whole system again on Monday while replacing the thermostat. They have ordered a low temp one for me from europarts a Wahler which with the discount comes to £55. Obviously labour on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Saxosim said: No haven’t looked as it’s in the garage now and I didn’t really have access to start looking underneath to. They are going to go over the whole system again on Monday while replacing the thermostat. They have ordered a low temp one for me from europarts a Wahler which with the discount comes to £55. Obviously labour on top I'd do the water pump and belts at the same time, full peace of mind then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 As said by someone earlier, if the coolant cap wasnt on straight on the thread it means the system does not have the right pressure and when you stop the coolant comes up the filler neck and out the overflow which is where the o/s/r wheel is. If it was me and the pump etc look fine, I would get the system filled and bled and see how it goes, making sure the cap is fitted correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks yes they are going to go through it all again on Monday, replace the thermostat then bleed and refill the system with coolant again. I did ask them if it’s worth changing the pump whilst they are at it and they said there is no point if it’s fine as I say though if they do find anything else wrong Monday then they will sort it but all being well I will have it back on Monday night which is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 If pressure test is good then it was probably an air lock in the system. You shouldnt get air into the system though. You can drive, especially in this temperature, without the temp ever getting that high and triggering the high speed fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 39 minutes ago, edc said: If pressure test is good then it was probably an air lock in the system. You shouldnt get air into the system though. You can drive, especially in this temperature, without the temp ever getting that high and triggering the high speed fans. Yes the pressure held for a good 30 mins with no drop at all so it could be an airlock like you mentioned I guess. Going to change the thermostat anyway as can’t hurt just incase and especially when they have seen the same issue before and the owner had been to 3 different garages chasing the fault who either couldn’t find anything and one changed the water pump and hoses and still the issue remained. Fingers crossed this sorts it out anyway. Will be nice to get it back on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 The more expensive pumps have the plastic impeller. It's actually very easy to swap the pump on the Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 hopefully the garage will be able to bleed the system properly. There is a vent valve next to the filler cap... You can drive with it open to help bleed the system yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Just be thankful it is not the coolant tank which is the problem. As I continue to struggle to do this job, I have just fitted the very same low temp thermostat as you have, along with a Continental belt and Laso pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks yes it sounds like a pig of a job if it was the expansion tank, pleased it is not, hope you get yours sorted soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 If you're going to change the thermostat & coolant, to be honest you may as well change the water pump too. Will only be the cost of the part & gasket & about 10 minutes of extra labour. You'll feel a bit stupid if you don't & the pump fails 6/12 months down the line where you'll have to pay the labour again & replace the expensive coolant. Plus it will be a common failure point sorted & ticked off the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjk1978 Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 20 hours ago, Tex24v said: Yeah seem to remember I was quoted well over £300 for the official Porsche Part when my last water pump went in 2016. Most people go for a middle of the road one pricewise. I paid 400 ish for official pump, poly belt and full coolant change at my local indy when mine went... around 50k on the clock at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Boxstercol said: If you're going to change the thermostat & coolant, to be honest you may as well change the water pump too. Will only be the cost of the part & gasket & about 10 minutes of extra labour. You'll feel a bit stupid if you don't & the pump fails 6/12 months down the line where you'll have to pay the labour again & replace the expensive coolant. Plus it will be a common failure point sorted & ticked off the list. Thanks yes fair point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 And the pump and thermostat share the same gasket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 59 minutes ago, Patt said: And the pump and thermostat share the same gasket No they don't. They are at 90 degrees to each other. ? The original pump gasket did cover the pump and another aperture. You can tell if you have the original pump fitted as you have to cut away the original gasket from the crank case. You trim the new gasket for a new pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooid Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Have you guys checked the coolant tank and than oil & Oil filter? If they mixed together, you probably need engine rebuild. The air-lock usually happens if you put new coolant or bleed the system improperly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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