Are there any problems with the water pump on a Porsche?
Click here to order! The modern water-cooled Porsches have been known to have troublesome problems with their cooling systems. Two of the principle areas of failure are the thermostat and water pump.
Can you replace the thermostat on a Porsche Carrera?
If you are replacing your thermostat, too, then now would be a good time to disconnect the hose attached to it as well. The next step is to gain access to your water pump. This requires the removal of the main belt (see Pelican Technical Article: Replacing Belts on the Porsche 911 Carrera ).
What’s the water temp on a Porsche Carrera?
The thermostat used to be sold separately from the thermostat housing, but now Porsche and the aftermarket suppliers simple sell the whole assembly as one integrated unit. The factory thermostat starts to open at about 187 degrees F (86 degrees C) and only fully opens at almost 210 degrees F (99 degrees C).
Is the water pump separate from the thermostat?
The part off to the right is separate from the water pump and is typically only used when rebuilding an engine. Trim the seal at the yellow marks and use the part on the left. The upper left photo shows a brand new water pump. The lower left shows a new thermostat and seal.
Click here to order! The modern water-cooled Porsches have been known to have troublesome problems with their cooling systems. Two of the principle areas of failure are the thermostat and water pump.
If you are replacing your thermostat, too, then now would be a good time to disconnect the hose attached to it as well. The next step is to gain access to your water pump. This requires the removal of the main belt (see Pelican Technical Article: Replacing Belts on the Porsche 911 Carrera ).
The thermostat used to be sold separately from the thermostat housing, but now Porsche and the aftermarket suppliers simple sell the whole assembly as one integrated unit. The factory thermostat starts to open at about 187 degrees F (86 degrees C) and only fully opens at almost 210 degrees F (99 degrees C).
The part off to the right is separate from the water pump and is typically only used when rebuilding an engine. Trim the seal at the yellow marks and use the part on the left. The upper left photo shows a brand new water pump. The lower left shows a new thermostat and seal.