Follow up to coolant leak underneath drivers side
10-13-2018, 10:41 AM
#1
Follow up to coolant leak underneath drivers side
Got bored last night and removed the expansion tank. Tiny bit of white residue on the rear seam. I’ve tried to attach a photo but I’m not seeing it yet; hopefully it shows up. Pelican’s website was very helpful, but what they should say is how much of a bear it is to maneuver the tank out. Wow! I’m a bit concerned with maneuvering the new one in. I did lower the engine (really simple) but make sure your jack is underneath it to catch it. Not sure how far it would drop if it wasn’t. I ended up messing up the level sensor while doing it. Oh well - that answers my question of “should I replace it since it’s 18 years old?” Will order new parts and hopefully be driving again next weekend. If questions, please ask.
-Jim
Edit - for some reason I’m unable to attach the photo.
-Jim
Edit - for some reason I’m unable to attach the photo.
Last edited by Jim996cab; 10-13-2018 at 11:20 AM.
10-13-2018, 12:15 PM
#2
While you are at it replace all those stupid spring clamps with worm clamps
There's also this little plastic coolant pipe bracket that may crumble bits might as well replace it. After I bought the factory part I came across a metal one - wish I had known - would have gone with that instead!
There's also this little plastic coolant pipe bracket that may crumble bits might as well replace it. After I bought the factory part I came across a metal one - wish I had known - would have gone with that instead!
10-13-2018, 02:34 PM
#3
Rennlist Member
While you are at it replace all those stupid spring clamps with worm clamps
There's also this little plastic coolant pipe bracket that may crumble bits might as well replace it. After I bought the factory part I came across a metal one - wish I had known - would have gone with that instead!
There's also this little plastic coolant pipe bracket that may crumble bits might as well replace it. After I bought the factory part I came across a metal one - wish I had known - would have gone with that instead!
10-13-2018, 02:37 PM
#4
Yep, it was an hour of wiggling and turning and twisting and then somehow it magically came out. The new one went in with the same amount of contortions. You wonder why they didn't use a more regular shaped tank. I broke my coolant sensor in the process too. Luckily there is a Porsche dealer only 3 miles away from me. I would recommend that anyone who is about to replace their coolant tank to order a sensor at the same time.
10-13-2018, 03:49 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
apologize for dumb idea. I haven't had to cross this hurdle......yet.😎
10-13-2018, 07:36 PM
#6
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10-14-2018, 12:30 AM
#8
Burning Brakes
10-14-2018, 12:35 AM
#9
I had to disconnect the fuel lines, which are right next to the tank, to get it out. I don't think I would want to use a heat gun in that area. Theoretically you could cut it with a sawzall, but don't slip because there is a lot of fragile stuff in that area. Of course you would still have the problem of getting the new tank in.