Water Pump Failure Thread
05-19-2023 | 03:54 AM
#76
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From: San Diego CA
I have one of THOSE as well !!! (with metal impeller)
Bought in 2002 from Mark, installed in 2003. To day, 18 yr.s & 30K miles later, the pump is still working flawlessly. Pulled it out for inspection and possible replacement last year. Tried hard to find a reason for replacement but could not find one. The pump felt as good as new, no play in bearings, spinning smoothly and quietly. Back in she went, after cleaning up the housing a bit.
Obviously, somebody knew how to rebuild them properly so they would work and last as long as new ones.
Had that knowledge been lost ???
Bought in 2002 from Mark, installed in 2003. To day, 18 yr.s & 30K miles later, the pump is still working flawlessly. Pulled it out for inspection and possible replacement last year. Tried hard to find a reason for replacement but could not find one. The pump felt as good as new, no play in bearings, spinning smoothly and quietly. Back in she went, after cleaning up the housing a bit.
Obviously, somebody knew how to rebuild them properly so they would work and last as long as new ones.
Had that knowledge been lost ???
05-20-2023 | 06:18 PM
#77
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From: Riyadh, KSA
Depending on the mileage, those belts might be in good shape but starting to show dry rotting. Mine (original Porsche) were in pristine condition when looking at them, but (specially the accessory belts) showed rotting when twisting them from the inside after about 18 years. I suggest replacement.
05-20-2023 | 06:31 PM
#78
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From: San Diego CA
Newer EPDM belts don't crack but shed
Belt produced after 2000 were EPDM belts lasting lay onger than Porsche belts installed during the 80s. EPDM belts don't crack but shed rubbers
I've saved so much on timing belt replacements, I can afford an engine rebuild. In case it snaps. Car stays in a garage in southern California.
I've saved so much on timing belt replacements, I can afford an engine rebuild. In case it snaps. Car stays in a garage in southern California.
05-20-2023 | 06:41 PM
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Belt produced after 2000 were EPDM belts lasting lay onger than Porsche belts installed during the 80s. EPDM belts don't crack but shed rubbers
I've saved so much on timing belt replacements, I can afford an engine rebuild. In case it snaps. Car stays in a garage in southern California.
I've saved so much on timing belt replacements, I can afford an engine rebuild. In case it snaps. Car stays in a garage in southern California.