Porsche 996 Coolant Cap
First thing to check if the coolant is leaking slowly is the coolant cap.
Porsche 996 coolant cap. We focus on performance upgrades here but he was hesitant to drive the distance to his dealer and since we are the closest shop we decided to make an exception. This free video also shows you how to mix the coolant with water on a 2000 porsche 911 carrera 4 3 4l 6 cyl. So my first step was replacing the cap. Radiators for porsche 996 1999 2005.
The seals between the plastic pipe and the engine block degrade quicker than expected. Initial minor coolant leak below engine. A customer called a few days ago saying his 996 carrera had a coolant leak asking if we could fix it. Its only been a few hours but i think it fixed the issue.
Coolant is a pretty nasty substance and this is a particularly messy job. Porsche decided to fit the 997 1 turbo engine with plastic water pipe outlets. Radiator caps radiator hoses and parts radiator parts. It looked like it may have been getting out around the coolant cap.
As porsche experienced on other models plastic coolant pipes are potentially problematic. Ok so you would only prefer to use the porsche approved coolant mind you i also have a 996 do you guys know enough about the product to try it out in another vehicle i m currently trying it out in a newly restored 86 saab 900 b202 motor everything redone custom aluminum radiator for upgraded cooling and corrosion production. Porsche 996 c2 c4 gt3 1997 05 porsche 986 boxster 1997 2004 radiator fluid or coolant is the most important part of your car s cooling system which protects your engine from overheating. See how to add engine coolant antifreeze to a 2000 porsche 911 carrera 4 3 4l 6 cyl.
Important do not open the lid when engine is hot as the coolant is under pressure.