Blinking overheat light when temperature is normal
#17
07-11-2007, 04:24 PM
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You know, this is actually not that tough of a repair job as a diy. Its a bit of a pain moving stuff out of the way and getting the pesky hose clamps off, and then wiggling the old tank out of the way and the new tank in, but it is not that bad. There are a number of threads on renntech that I used as a reference when I did mine. Good luck.
#18
07-11-2007, 04:32 PM
Originally Posted by Scottslaw
You know, this is actually not that tough of a repair job as a diy. Its a bit of a pain moving stuff out of the way and getting the pesky hose clamps off, and then wiggling the old tank out of the way and the new tank in, but it is not that bad. There are a number of threads on renntech that I used as a reference when I did mine. Good luck.
If the job isn't too bad - I would think the dealer shouldn't have too much problem getting it done efficiently and quickly.
#19
07-11-2007, 04:56 PM
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Yeah, the shop will have you up and running in no time. And no, dropping the engine is not necessary, although I've heard it makes it a bit easier to access everything. I've had to replace a coolant tank in my old boxster s (much harder to access in the boxster), and my c2. Good luck.
#20
07-11-2007, 05:16 PM
Originally Posted by Scottslaw
Yeah, the shop will have you up and running in no time. And no, dropping the engine is not necessary, although I've heard it makes it a bit easier to access everything. I've had to replace a coolant tank in my old boxster s (much harder to access in the boxster), and my c2. Good luck.
This is true, but if you want, I can take the motor out
jk
#21
07-11-2007, 06:17 PM
Originally Posted by Brian Haske
This is true, but if you want, I can take the motor out jk
jk
#23
07-11-2007, 06:29 PM
Originally Posted by DimNSlow
Sharky - if that's true, what else should they look into installing while it's out?
#24
07-11-2007, 09:08 PM
Originally Posted by Brian Haske
This is true, but if you want, I can take the motor out jk
jk
#26
07-11-2007, 11:16 PM
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the cost for my expansion tank replace and install with all genuine Porsche parts and coolant was about $600.
Sooo...FWIW you can take that number with you as a gauge. Good luck!
Sooo...FWIW you can take that number with you as a gauge. Good luck!
#27
07-12-2007, 08:15 AM
Originally Posted by sharkster
Tell them to swap the injectors out and then we can slap on the SC in no time
aww hell, lets just install a LS1 like the civette
Porsheette
#28
07-12-2007, 08:55 AM
Originally Posted by AsianImage
the cost for my expansion tank replace and install with all genuine Porsche parts and coolant was about $600.
Sooo...FWIW you can take that number with you as a gauge. Good luck!
Sooo...FWIW you can take that number with you as a gauge. Good luck!
Dang - owning this car is like having to take care of an old dog. I feel like I'm taking it to the vet all the time.
#30
07-17-2007, 05:45 PM
Originally Posted by sharkster
This is seriously eating into your PSS9 and Tubi fund lol!
I have no idea what to do with it after you guys fix the expansion tank.