Is the coolant leaking on my 996 Carrera?

A customer called a few days ago saying his 996 Carrera had a coolant leak, asking if we could fix it. 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. Coolant is a pretty nasty substance and this is a particularly messy job.

What to do if your Porsche Carrera engine is leaking?

If you find that your engine is leaking from the rear main seal (also known as the flywheel seal), then simply install a new one while adding a little bit of Curil-T sealant to help keep it dry (see Photo 10 of Pelican Technical Article: Clutch Replacement on the Porsche 911 Carrera ).

Can a Porsche 911 GT1 lose its coolant?

Also yes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is going to take a look at the 2001-2007 Porsche 911 to find out why it’s GT1 engine is suddenly losing all its coolant and shutting down. ” One Porsche owner said their vehicle took on a mind of its own when hot antifreeze leaked and covered the road and rear tires.

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.

Is there a problem with the coolant in a Porsche?

” Porsche submitted reports suggesting a problem with the adhesive used to attach coolant pipes in about 6,800 model year 2007-2008 Porsche 911 cars. The problem was fixed by the supplier and according to NHTSA, the initial problem wasn’t as bad as first thought.

How to test Porsche 911 Carrera coolant flush?

Connect the negative terminal of a voltmeter to the chassis ground. Test for adequate continuity by touching another point on the chassis, the resistance should be near to zero. With the engine cold and running, submerge the positive probe into the coolant tank, making sure that the probe does not touch any metal parts.

Is the Porsche 911 Carrera 996 a good car?

The 911 Carrera 996 is easy to upgrade from both a performance or cosmetic stand point. Many original parts were revised but were reused on the later chassis such as the 997. Most are readily available directly from Porsche and a healthy used parts market exists to fill the gaps.

What kind of coolant does a Porsche 996 have?

The reservoir in my 2002 Carrera 996 is “just ” slightly under the minimum mark. There appears to be no leaks,and nothing present in the oil, that I can see, so after 8 years,and 22,500 miles I reckon it just dissipated somehow ,as it is not that much ?

When to change coolant on Porsche 911 Carrera?

To keep your 911 operating correctly, it’s important to check the level, strength, and overall condition of the coolant on a regular basis. You also need to change the coolant before it degrades to the point where it doesn’t perform its job adequately.

What kind of coolant does a Porsche 996 use?

The OPC topped up my 996 coolant with Porsche product during last service at a very small cost…… Don’t cut corners on one of the elements that protect your engine…..!

Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 Carrera?

This “D-chunk” problem seems ironically to occur mostly in gently driven cars. 911 Carreras that are driven hard at the track or on the street do not tend to see this type of damage. At least with respect to the track cars, one theory is that these cars tend to have their oil changed much more often.

What causes oil starvation in Porsche 911 Carrera?

In addition to the standard issues associated with the non-traditional sump system, the flapper windows on the bottom of the engine are manufactured out of plastic and can break off inside the sump and clog the oil pickup tube. This leads to oil starvation and complete engine failure.

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