A customer called a few days ago saying his 996 carrera had a coolant leak asking if we could fix it.
Porsche 996 coolant cap.
After reading into it i learned that the older versions of the cap were prone to failure.
See how to add engine coolant antifreeze to a 2000 porsche 911 carrera 4 3 4l 6 cyl.
So my first step was replacing the cap.
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.
As porsche experienced on other models plastic coolant pipes are potentially problematic.
Porsche decided to fit the 997 1 turbo engine with plastic water pipe outlets.
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.
It looked like it may have been getting out around the coolant cap.
Important do not open the lid when engine is hot as the coolant is under pressure.
First thing to check if the coolant is leaking slowly is the coolant cap.
This free video also shows you how to mix the coolant with water on a 2000 porsche 911 carrera 4 3 4l 6 cyl.
The seals between the plastic pipe and the engine block degrade quicker than expected.
Initial minor coolant leak below engine.
Radiator caps radiator hoses and parts radiator parts.
Radiators for porsche 996 1999 2005.
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.