Where is the coolant line on a Porsche Cayman?
There are several coolant hoses at the front of the engine: the thermostat hose (yellow arrow), the hose to the heater core (red arrow) and the main coolant line to the engine (blue arrow). Depending one who worked on the car last will depend on what type of clamps you will find but the main line will always be a quick disconnect.
What’s the vacuum gauge on a Porsche Cayman?
You should be able to get close to perfect vacuum (29 on the airlift gauge) however this will vary depending on how much coolant you got out of the system. Now close the valve and observe the vacuum gauge over the course of a few minutes; 5-10 works for me.
Can you fill a Porsche Cayman without a vacuum?
While it is possible to fill and bleed the Cayman without a vacuum system, we recommend you rent, borrow or buy one to perform this job correctly. The reason for this is simple: you need to avoid getting air in the cooling system and a vacuum is the best way to avoid this.
How to drain the radiators in a Porsche Cayman?
Place a large catch tray under the vehicle. Disconnect the hoses (red and yellow arrows) from the engine and allow them to drain into the catch tray. If you safely can raise the front of the vehicle on your jack it will help further drain the front radiators.
There are several coolant hoses at the front of the engine: the thermostat hose (yellow arrow), the hose to the heater core (red arrow) and the main coolant line to the engine (blue arrow). Depending one who worked on the car last will depend on what type of clamps you will find but the main line will always be a quick disconnect.
Place a large catch tray under the vehicle. Disconnect the hoses (red and yellow arrows) from the engine and allow them to drain into the catch tray. If you safely can raise the front of the vehicle on your jack it will help further drain the front radiators.
While it is possible to fill and bleed the Cayman without a vacuum system, we recommend you rent, borrow or buy one to perform this job correctly. The reason for this is simple: you need to avoid getting air in the cooling system and a vacuum is the best way to avoid this.
You should be able to get close to perfect vacuum (29 on the airlift gauge) however this will vary depending on how much coolant you got out of the system. Now close the valve and observe the vacuum gauge over the course of a few minutes; 5-10 works for me.
What happens when coolant leaks in a Porsche?
Coolant Leaks in Porsche Engines. Owners have noticed coolant leaking from the thermostat housing, intake manifold, water pump, and busted coolant pipes. Coolant leaks are bad for your engine. Hopefully this doesn’t surprise any of you. Antifreeze can mix with your car’s oil and create a toxic hell-stew that kills your engine.
Why is the seal on my Porsche Cayman leaking?
The seal does dry over time and can leak, however, there are other potential issues that could also cause the seal to leak (see Air Oil Separator below). Causes of the seal failure should be checked thoroughly by a specialist shop before you proceed to replace the seal.
What’s the problem with my Porsche Cayman 987?
The early M97 engines fitted to the 987 Cayman can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear. At one end, the shaft drives the oil pump and at the other, finishes in a sealed bearing.
Coolant Leaks in Porsche Engines. Owners have noticed coolant leaking from the thermostat housing, intake manifold, water pump, and busted coolant pipes. Coolant leaks are bad for your engine. Hopefully this doesn’t surprise any of you. Antifreeze can mix with your car’s oil and create a toxic hell-stew that kills your engine.
The seal does dry over time and can leak, however, there are other potential issues that could also cause the seal to leak (see Air Oil Separator below). Causes of the seal failure should be checked thoroughly by a specialist shop before you proceed to replace the seal.
The early M97 engines fitted to the 987 Cayman can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear. At one end, the shaft drives the oil pump and at the other, finishes in a sealed bearing.