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| Author: | PhillD [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
Hi I have some form of leak I think as the coolant light keeps flashing. I note online that it could be various things! I need someone in North Staffordshire area to look at it, any suggestions of specialists? |
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| Author: | JasonGibson [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
First thing to is to change the filler cap, there have been quite a few revisions of this part. When it fails you loose coolant. |
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| Author: | PhillD [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
Thanks Jason will try that... anyone with a suggestion of where to get a filler cap from? I have been struggling to find the part number.. I will retrieve my owners manual. |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
Get one from a Porsche dealer, they will post out. |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
Sean Smallman wrote: Get one from a Porsche dealer, they will post out. OPC will send you the latest version, there have been quite a few revisions. Was around £15 when I bought mine, including TIPEC discount if you're a member. Get some coolant to top it off with as well. If you keep using distilled water you'll dilute the antifreeze & anti corrosion element neither of which are good news. If the cap doesn't fix it then radiators at the front & header tank are favourites as well. |
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| Author: | PhillD [ Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
Great many thanks.. I will contact OPC Wolverhampton on Monday and order filler cap. Have been topping with coolant/anti-freeze so hopefully ok with that side. |
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| Author: | entdgc [ Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boxster 3.2S 2003 cooling issues - Staffordshire |
I would also look at the water pump. If the bearings are failing (common) it is likely to leak. The leak drops onto the plastic under-tray so can easily go unnoticed. Dave |
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