Power Steering Pump
02-03-2011, 03:27 PM
#16
Race Director
Update of sorts.
Turbo clutch accumulator stopped working. Clutch pedal hard to press with engine off. Once engine running clutch action light again but with no accumulator I could feel the pump's pulses through the clutch pedal as I used the clutch.
Before I could get the Boxster out of the shop (in for VarioCam solenoid/actuator) the Turbo started showing signs of fluid leakage around the fluid reservior under the front driver's side cowl cover.
Literally dropped off the Turbo and at the same time picked up the Boxster.
Under the Turbo's CPO warranty the accumulator and clutch slave cylinder were replaced.
But with all the Boxster excitement I plumb forgot about the TSB. And I don't have the work invoice to see what accumulator part number used but the faint squeal noise is still present. It as before goes away when I depress the clutch pedal.
Sincerely,
Macster.
Turbo clutch accumulator stopped working. Clutch pedal hard to press with engine off. Once engine running clutch action light again but with no accumulator I could feel the pump's pulses through the clutch pedal as I used the clutch.
Before I could get the Boxster out of the shop (in for VarioCam solenoid/actuator) the Turbo started showing signs of fluid leakage around the fluid reservior under the front driver's side cowl cover.
Literally dropped off the Turbo and at the same time picked up the Boxster.
Under the Turbo's CPO warranty the accumulator and clutch slave cylinder were replaced.
But with all the Boxster excitement I plumb forgot about the TSB. And I don't have the work invoice to see what accumulator part number used but the faint squeal noise is still present. It as before goes away when I depress the clutch pedal.
Sincerely,
Macster.
02-04-2011, 03:09 PM
#17
Race Director
I wonder if you can put a 997 tank on a 996 pump because on Pelican if you put the pump # 996 314 050 51 it work and when you enter the reservoir number (autoatlanta parts cat) part# 996 314 220 51 it is supersede by part# 997 314 920 50 and if you put the TSB revised part# 996 314 920 34 it give you another supersede number #997 314 920 31. Confusing, isn't it!
Clutch accumulator part #: 997-314-166-00.
Clutch operating cylinder part #: 996-116-237-52.
Sincerely,
Macster.
02-04-2011, 04:49 PM
#18
Lucky you, Macster! I bought a box of syringes to move fluid from the front overflowing reservoir to the rear until I get a chance to change them. Did a fluidectomy today 
02-04-2011, 04:59 PM
#19
Race Director
I am lucky, at least I've been lucky with this CPO warranty on my 03 Turbo. I know I paid a bit more for the car than I might have otherwise what with the presence of the CPO warranty but the warranty has paid for itself several times over: new (replacement) tranmission; idler roller; new radiator fan assembly; new radiator; clutch accumulator; clutch slave cylinder.
Sincerely,
Macster.
Sincerely,
Macster.
04-23-2011, 01:39 AM
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I just had my power steering pump/resevoir replaced when my car was at carlsen. i did not even report any noise issues but the technician heard something whilst test driving my car for some other warrany work. The part is roughly $650 as i have the new 997 version throw in labor 4hrs and your looking at a bill of over $1100.
turned out my worn out gas cap was the culprit for the cel as air was getting into the fuel system as the rubber seal was worn on the gas cap! so strange! new gas cap no cel!
the cpo warranty really paid off so far, yes you pay a premium for the car but its headache free for 2 years essentially!
mike
turned out my worn out gas cap was the culprit for the cel as air was getting into the fuel system as the rubber seal was worn on the gas cap! so strange! new gas cap no cel!
the cpo warranty really paid off so far, yes you pay a premium for the car but its headache free for 2 years essentially!
mike
04-23-2011, 08:55 AM
#21
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yeah seems like I'm next in line damn it, small noise and a leak on top..damn it
