Coolant residue - replace wp or ignore?
10-09-2015, 11:58 AM
#31
Race Director
The filling is done through the opening to the tank -- or reservoir -- that is in the engine fluids service bay that is accessible with the rear trunk open. AFAIK I have never seen any access to the tank you pictured unless of course the tank is being replaced due to a leak.
10-09-2015, 12:10 PM
#32
Instructor
Thread Starter
The filling is done through the opening to the tank -- or reservoir -- that is in the engine fluids service bay that is accessible with the rear trunk open. AFAIK I have never seen any access to the tank you pictured unless of course the tank is being replaced due to a leak.
Waterpump replaced a few minutes ago. Will refill after a walk on the beach. And a beer.
Thanks for your interest and comments.
10-09-2015, 12:28 PM
#33
Three Wheelin'
just read the first thread again, you have a 2008 987. I thought it was a 986
Maybe the 987 is different????
Did someone drop a 996/997 engine in there?
Can you post a pic of the trunk and engine area?
Maybe the 987 is different????
Did someone drop a 996/997 engine in there?
Can you post a pic of the trunk and engine area?
10-09-2015, 01:43 PM
#34
Instructor
Thread Starter
Pics as requested attached.
Engine bay of my 987.1 2008. Note coolant tank.
Last edited by TomiK; 10-09-2015 at 01:46 PM. Reason: added pic
10-10-2015, 01:24 PM
#36
Instructor
Thread Starter
Amazing how much quieter the cabin is now - can just hear the exhaust now. So I guess the pump had been on it's way out for a while.
Only problem is I found oil by the bell housing so suspect an RMS leak...but that's a job for another weekend.
Thanks for all the support and advice.
10-10-2015, 03:04 PM
#37
Instructor
Thread Starter
Oh, and another thing I found interesting. Replacing the water pump has solved a slightly unstable idle. Before the new pump my idle used to fluctuate a bit between 660 and 720rpm quite noticeably. Now it doesn't.
Not sure if it's related but thought worth letting people know. I initially thought it was an air leak...
Not sure if it's related but thought worth letting people know. I initially thought it was an air leak...
10-10-2015, 03:35 PM
#38
Three Wheelin'
Keep the burp valve open for a few heat cycles and check the coolant level for a few heat cycles to make sure all the air is out of the system
Do a search for burp and you will find lots pf info also in the DIY on pelican
Do a search for burp and you will find lots pf info also in the DIY on pelican
10-10-2015, 05:24 PM
#39
Instructor
Thread Starter
I did for the first two cycles. Problem is that the burp valve on the 987 is in the engine bay, not the trunk. Coolant level stable after 2 more drives so am happy with my work. Temps normal too.