Any tools outside the ordinary that would make replacing a water pump on a 996 easier? I have regular wrenches, sockets and torque wrenches. I have a jack and ramps. Besides a lift, any other tools to pick up?
Are all the bolts on the water pump relatively accessible? Should I expect any of the bolts on the motor brace or exhaust braces to not want to come off. The area is very clean with 70k on it. As I posted earlier, I got the clamps that support the exhaust from the brace off. One froze but off and replaced. Hoses appear in great shape, no cracks and still soft like rubber.
My shop wanted 550 labor and won’t use my pump (understandable) so I am thinking I have to do unless my other car mechanic says he will do it. He’s looking into.
Thanks,
David

 

Hose clamp pliers are helpful, but not necessary.

 

Hmm, I actually have those. Bought when I replaced the oil fill tube on the Boxster. Good to know. Thank you.

 

Get a thin-walled 1/4 inch drive socket for the difficult bolt on the right side. I think it's 10mm but not sure.

 

 

This it?

 

Mine where all E-torx heads that threw a 'wrench" into my plans...Be very careful not to over torque (7'#) and strip any bolt holes!

 

E-Torx. External torx. If you have a newer engine or an AT rebuild, you're going to need a set.

 

Thanks for the clarification, correction made.

 

Mines a 2002 original. From the ones I could see, they are regular bolts.

 

Low-profile ratcheting metric wrenches and the lowest-profile socket set you can find to get access to the topmost water pump bolts.

The torque on the water pump bolts is low enough that they're easy to strip, so a decent torque wrench also.

 

When younger and poorer I never thought to custom cut/grind old sockets and wrenches to whatever diameter or height needed.

 

To better seal coolant hoses and allow them to come off easier later, does anyone apply a material to the inside of hose and outside its connection?

This silicone lube seals so possible less leaks, and to my knowledge it never hardens so its lube properties would seem to make hose removal years later easy:
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Good question.

i think I have my tool list.
10mm socket (one deep)
15mm wrench with long landle
15mm deep socket
12mm to remove airbox
clamp tool listed above
tool for coolant drain plug
2 ton low profile jack (with wood block)
ramps
if I forgot anything, please let me know.
8 gallon coolant

 

13mm sockets for exhaust clamps.