The 986 (Boxster) and the 996 (911) represented a shift to water cooling for Porsche (though they were by no means the first water cooled Porsches).
Links to Parts for the Cooling System
These are the parts I used for my 2000 Boxster S. While these are often shared across the 986 and 996, you should always check to make sure they fit your car.
- The Water Pump is part # 99610601156. I recommend Pierburg (the original supplier) with a plastic or "composite" impeller. Here's an example at Pelican Parts.
- The Water Pump does not come with a gasket, so you must also order one. Part # 99610634054 The original gasket was manufactured by Elring Klinger and was metal.
- Thermostats come in many flavors. I used the original 83 degree stat manufactured by Wahler. This particular one (the one I used) comes with the housing and gasket. If you buy only the thermostat, you will have to buy the gasket and removal tool to reuse the old housing. Part # 99610601359
Links to Special Tools
- The Vacuum Filler tool I used from Amazon.
- Hose removal tool. I had one on hand, but these new ones are superior.
Porsche Coolant Capacities
Sources: 2000 Boxster S owner's manual and the expensive but recommended Bentley Service Manual
I can't guarentee the above chart is accurate. If you have a better source (a Porsche owner's manual) for these or other models leave a comment and I will update the chart for other Porsche owners.
Thanks for the great videos. I am a owner of a fixer upper :) I have to replace the the AIRCO Radiations and also the cooling system radiators. Do you have any information on this or videos etc.
ReplyDeleteAwesome videos! Like all your techniques. One question
ReplyDeleteUsing the vac system what pressure reading would you recommend without damaging the cooling system? I have read other post where people put 25 psi in a 15 psi capacity system. Just not sure if it's safe. What are your thoughts. Thanks in advance.