Hoyt

I've got my 997.2 GT3 in the shop getting the coolant lines welded this week. While I was checking her in last Friday I was asked by the shop if I wanted the water pump replaced as a PM item since the engine was going to be dropped anyways.

My GT3 has just over 11,500 miles on her..... should I have the water pump replaced now?

I asked the shop for their opinion after they had a chance to check the bearing to see if it had lots of play or not. But, until then I figured I'd ask the group here to get your opinions.

tasman

Yes

Rick GT3

Yes x2

shotor

Yes.

It doesn't have a lot of miles on it, but its still 7 years old. And its right there. Effectively you've already paid for all the expense of changing it already.

Spyerx

yes. along with as much rubber seals, o rings, and gaskets as you can easily get to.

Hoyt

Well consider it done then

ill swing by by the shop in the AM and get things added to my work order.

Thanks for for all the input gang!

Hoyt

I swung by the shop working on my GT3 yesterday to take some photos. The new water pump and SharkWerks oil cooler metal fittings will be installed today, then she'll be buttoned up and ready for a track tech inspection by the same shop on Friday. I'll have her back in my hands on Monday.... I wish it was Friday, but I'll be taking a road trip Up North this weekend instead.

Oh, I was told by the shop foreman...who happens to me working on the project...that the coolant fittings were super tough to remove. He said out of the 12 or so he's done in the past, the adhesive/sealer with these were like brand new and didn't wanna give up. He was very glad that I bought the BBI Autosport fitting kit for the project.

Now onto some engine ****....

GG300

wow what a hot mess pain in the ***, what did that cost? not looking forward my self. My car has 11k on the clock

sfo

perhaps no need to pin

Spyerx

Don't kid yourself. I've seen EVERY generation of mezger dump coolant. I'm not exaggerating.

orthofrancis

Yeah - mine dumped on the highway at 40K miles/6 years old before I started tracking it.

Very exciting.

khooni

you mind sharing the shop in SE michigan? my family home is in monroe MI. Always good to know a Porsche mechanic nearby

Hoyt

Small world! Monroe is where I'm from and currently living.

The shop I'm using is Rennstatt which is part of Arbor Motion in Ann Arbor. Their lead technician Tim has been with the local PCA chapter - Rally Sport Region - for years.

Here's their website..... http://arbormotion.com/our-services/porsche-rennstatt/

After some unexpected delays with procuring the new water pump, I should have my GT3 tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait to get her back!

RennPart

We sell the Genuine Porsche units. We have seen the bearing fail which causes a bad day.

https://rennpart.com/carrera/carrera...nance/cooling/

Gadsby

Yes, check bearing carefully it may be a little
rough.