Water Pump Failure
12-09-2014, 01:46 AM
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I don't mean to be a smart ***, but if it's that important wouldn't the dealer's service department be able to answer that? Or the independent you use - unless you DIY everything. Still any good shop should easily answer that question. All the best.
12-09-2014, 10:56 AM
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Thanks, vet.
12-09-2014, 11:22 AM
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Just to chime in- have recently had water pumps replaced in both a 986 Boxster S at approx. 65k and 987.2 Cayman R (DFI) at approx. 25k (under warranty). Neither required dropping motor. Both made clear noises, and Boxster had a slight coolant weep. I'm in the camp of listen look and smell for signs of failure, rather than replacing on a schedule.
12-09-2014, 09:41 PM
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Seems like it's not that bad a DIY project. I've done it in other cars but the Boxster you'd surely need jack stands or a lift. Good luck with the project if you undertake it.
12-09-2014, 10:49 PM
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12-09-2014, 11:45 PM
#22
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Good point - my bad - sorry and I didn't know the answer. And you're right this is the place to find answers and share.
Seems like it's not that bad a DIY project. I've done it in other cars but the Boxster you'd surely need jack stands or a lift. Good luck with the project if you undertake it.
Seems like it's not that bad a DIY project. I've done it in other cars but the Boxster you'd surely need jack stands or a lift. Good luck with the project if you undertake it.
01-02-2015, 09:02 PM
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For you Spyder owners out there: I heard a little squeaking, or whistle, sounding very like brake noise but not as loud. It kept it up at idle, but went away if I revved the engine (stationary). I thought it might have been something in the intake, but the noise was coming from the right side. I took it to my local dealer/shop who put it on the lift, and diagnosed it as a bearing was going bad. A new pump is warranty, so no big deal, but I thought I'd let you know I had an issue so other owners can keep a lookout/earout.
01-17-2015, 10:52 AM
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Follow-up to my previous post and questions. I decided to replace my 2010 Boxster's water pump treating it as preventative maintenance. I have the old pump and the bearings are starting to go. I'd not heard any noise when driving it. Thought I should add this to the discussion. My car has 55k miles on it. While there, the serpentine belt, fluid, and related were changed.
01-25-2015, 11:53 AM
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Follow-up to my previous post and questions. I decided to replace my 2010 Boxster's water pump treating it as preventative maintenance. I have the old pump and the bearings are starting to go. I'd not heard any noise when driving it. Thought I should add this to the discussion. My car has 55k miles on it. While there, the serpentine belt, fluid, and related were changed.
01-25-2015, 02:04 PM
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01-25-2016, 04:46 PM
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So everyone mentions a specific noise when it comes to water pump failures... what does it sound like? Does anyone have a record by chance? I can hear a whine coming from my 987.2 while in lower gears, but cannot figure out what to check. Thanks in advance.
01-29-2016, 01:13 PM
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Pretty wild that Porsche with all their engineering prowess can't design a water pump to last much past 50k miles. The one in my Cayenne Turbo died at 52k miles and it appears I wasn't the only one when talking with other owners. My neighbor has a 911 and his water pump failed at 60k. Maybe I'm out of line for thinking water pumps should be good for 100k miles?
