Preemptively replace water pump?
#47
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Is this the one?
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...yABEgKnH_D_BwE
If so, are you happy with it? The install can't be that bad aside from figuring out how to bleed the air back out of the cooling system.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...yABEgKnH_D_BwE
If so, are you happy with it? The install can't be that bad aside from figuring out how to bleed the air back out of the cooling system.
Last edited by TerrestrialFlyte; 08-30-2023 at 11:46 AM.
#49
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That is the one. It’s cheap preventative maintenance and the install is pretty straight forward. From that aspect I’m happy (don’t really have a clear idea of how much it keeps temps down compared to without it). Feel better knowing it’s there with an LTT and a new water pump. And like the post above, I used the Airlift to fill the system back up. I believe you’re pretty local to me in Austin, and since you drive a Speed Yellow 997, I’d gladly lend you mine to top the system off.
I've got my car booked in at TPWS to do the IMS solution, RMS, Clutch, water pump and LTT in the next few weeks. I'll be doing the other projects (like adding the third radiator and some kind of short shifter) as time goes on. I plan on this being a long termer.
Last edited by spessx; 08-30-2023 at 04:02 PM.
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Ha - thanks! I'd actually love to see your car - especially since its an aerokit car. There just aren't many speed yellow cars around.
I've got my car booked in at TPWS to do the IMS solution, RMS, Clutch, water pump and LTT in the next few weeks. I'll be doing the other projects (like adding the third radiator and some kind of short shifter) as time goes on. I plan on this being a long termer.
I've got my car booked in at TPWS to do the IMS solution, RMS, Clutch, water pump and LTT in the next few weeks. I'll be doing the other projects (like adding the third radiator and some kind of short shifter) as time goes on. I plan on this being a long termer.
I did everything at once so it was mostly drained. I did drive around the block a few times with the heater on and topped it off when I got back. I checked it the next few times I took it out to make sure it was staying full.
#52
For the thread, I proactively replaced it at 21k miles. I figured, given age of the car, it was worth while to do the fluid anyway and it was a fun project, aside from the bleeding.
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#54
The water pump and thermostat wasn't bad all things considered.
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So I just received the estimate from the shop to do the work. I'll be having the clutch replaced at the same time. They said that they'll inspect the flywheel and replace if necessary. What are everyone's thoughts on this? I'm guessing its a dual mass flywheel. Are they prone to failure? Or is it ok to continue to run a DMFW that already has almost 100k miles on it?
#56
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BTW, as you will need to empty and refill the coolant on the system, is good to do it with the airlift (or similar) and check all hoses at the time when the system is vacuumed (previously to the re-load of refrigerant). My Indy did a test of 10min (or so) with the system completely kept “in vacuum” (hoses will be “squeezed” by the vacuum). If all keeps the vacuum during this time, then the whole pipes, hoses and radiators are “good to go” and ready to fill with the coolant. Using the airlift for refill assures no air in the system.
OE Porsche center Radiator kit for 997.1 part# 997-044-100-05-M100 (Genuine OE)
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I guess that the other you refer, is to open the original bearing seal to allow better lubrication with engine oil?
Last edited by FlatsixS; 08-31-2023 at 04:41 PM.