Mine also failed at 30K. I was at the local auto parts store buying an air intake sensor to cure the intermittent start problem on my DD. Don't you love it when all your cars are broken at the same time? Anyway, called Porsche, they came and picked up the car, transported it to the dealer and CPO picked up the tab.

 

My CPO ran out 8 months ago.

I could not stomach having to pay about $2,000.00 per year when I could probably tackle most maintenance/repairs.

 

Same here on the 07s at about 25k miles.

 

For reference to others, here is a link to "hear" a failing WP. It may not make 100% sense now, but FYI.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ise-audio.html

 

Water pump & thermostat replacement is not difficult to do and can be completed well within 2 hours. You can even take the opportunity to install a low-temp thermostat

Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement Walk-Through

 

Thanks. I ordered both low-temp themo and pump last nite. Do you think my order will be shipped today and I could get them by tomorrow?

 

Shoot me an email mark@pelicanparts.com with the shipping address used and I'll respond.
Thanks!

 

I replaced mine (and put in a low temp Thermostat) following the Pelican guide and some others banging around the net. The guide is well done and the replacement is reasonably easy if you're handy with tools. But in my case, it took significantly longer than two hours--basically all day. I think I spent over two hours just driving back and forth to the hardware store to get another wobble connector, or extension or miscellaneous other tools to try to get in all the tight spaces. Heck, I spent half an hour just trying to get the hoses unstuck from the water pump and thermostat. Man, those things were almost welded on there.

Based on my experience, I would suggest clearing the schedule for the entire weekend to get it done. It shouldn't take that long, but gives some slop time when things go wrong (and for me, something always goes wrong).

 

How much is the total cost to replace this things if DYI? Thanks

 

My lowtemp thermo, gasket and WP is about $334.00. I may just buy Dexcool at Pepboys for the coolant.

Anyone using non-Porsche coolant lately????

Pelicanparts.com offers free shipping. I wish for affiliation but I am not!

 

Thanks for the info. $334.00 doesn't seem like a bad price.

 

Mine just blew out one night around 60k. I have a 2008 C4 Cab that has been a daily drive since 2009 so it gets a lot of HWY miles. My mechanic told me 305-60 is when he sees the most.

 

For those of you doing this as a DYI, be aware that you may need to remove your mufflers and cats. On my c4s, I had to.

Tip: always use anti-seize compound on exhaust nuts and bolts. You'll thank yourself next time you'll need to disassemble your exhaust.

 

40k for me during the 40k service

 

Is the water pump the same for the 997.1 and the 997.2??