coolant reservoir
03-05-2008, 02:28 PM
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coolant reservoir
Has anyone had to replace the coolant reservoir in their 996 and if so what was the mileage on the car at the time. I've replaced two, one at 27,000 miles and one at 44,000 miles. Robert
03-05-2008, 02:42 PM
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i did mine when it began to weep at around 45,000 miles. Took a few hours and needed to take the fuel rail off but not a bad job overall. Question is what question are you trying to answer exactly? Just a poll?
03-05-2008, 02:54 PM
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Roblin: what you experienced is "normal". I once asked my service advisor if I should replace the coolant every few yrs just to be safe. His reply: No need since you would need a new coolant tank every now and then anyway at which time the coolant will be relpaced (partially at least)...and I believe him.
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03-05-2008, 04:43 PM
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It leaks. I think it gets a crack in it. Also could be the cap is bad.
Make sure you have it checked out. I was SURE mine was the coolant tank and it ended up being the water pump. All I knew was I kept having to add water and I couldn't figure out where it was going.
Make sure you have it checked out. I was SURE mine was the coolant tank and it ended up being the water pump. All I knew was I kept having to add water and I couldn't figure out where it was going.
03-05-2008, 05:35 PM
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yes... if they effed up the temp prob underneath the tank thats another 20 bucks or so....
If the tank is yellowish in color... its prob gonna go
edit... not a temp probe, but a level probe.
If the tank is yellowish in color... its prob gonna go
edit... not a temp probe, but a level probe.
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03-05-2008, 06:31 PM
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The tank fails so consistently I think it should be called a feature!
Not the only cars to have this issue - just something to watch for.
The split is usually away round the back side, so not visible from the engine hatch - go figure!
Thieving stealerships, or perhaps those with less technically competent engineers, have been known to charge you for a water pump first, only then to discover 'it was the tank all along....'
Ask me how I know!
Other coolant related issues have been reported with the old model coolant tank caps, which have been superseded once or even twice - and even a new cap is easy to cross thread, leading to leaking under pressure.
You'd have thought that Porsche would have worked out how to make a 911 that didn't need coolant by now!
Not the only cars to have this issue - just something to watch for.
The split is usually away round the back side, so not visible from the engine hatch - go figure!
Thieving stealerships, or perhaps those with less technically competent engineers, have been known to charge you for a water pump first, only then to discover 'it was the tank all along....'
Ask me how I know!
Other coolant related issues have been reported with the old model coolant tank caps, which have been superseded once or even twice - and even a new cap is easy to cross thread, leading to leaking under pressure.
You'd have thought that Porsche would have worked out how to make a 911 that didn't need coolant by now!
03-06-2008, 10:11 AM
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I just had mine done but more important than mileage is age. My car is a 2000. It's the first time the tank's been replaced.
Incidentally, does car generally smell of coolant for a little bit after a replacement? I think the odor has gone away now, but I do remember noticing a lingering aroma when the procedure was first undertaken.
Incidentally, does car generally smell of coolant for a little bit after a replacement? I think the odor has gone away now, but I do remember noticing a lingering aroma when the procedure was first undertaken.