Porsche 911 997 Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement DIY (2005-2012 Porsche Carrera, S, 4S, Targa)

[@BKLYNSOPRANO]

What a beast to have in a mechanic shop . So neat professional and very detailed. Great job. I would never use another mechanic.

[@fcpeuro]

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[@space_114v2]

Another great video .. Just a correction on the title as this video is for a 997.2 model 911's with the direct injection MA1 engine 2009-2012

[@van_dutch]

I am not all that mechanically inclined, but watching your videos is inspiring you make it look way too easy. The knowledge you have it obvious with how there's no hesitation in what you're doing. Clearly learned lessons from past experience, would feel very confident having you guys work on my car. Great video.

[@kh-hp5gi]

This Mech is amazing, detailed, and very skilled.

[@thehpw]

Thank you. Keep the 997.2 videos coming please. Love it. Subbed! 😀

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks! Will do!

[@michaelskube8061]

This is a great video, exactly what I needed, highly recommend doing the belt and tensioner at the same time, it is all exposed, saves having to go back later! I just did mine at 48k miles and 15 years, everything came off as it should have. Only add - if you have the optional 3rd (center) front radiator, you will need more coolant, mine took just over 5 gallons.

[@brax2u391]

The 997 versus 987 maintenance comparo is always fun. In the case of waterpump/t-stat, the 987 is just sitting there at the front of the motor (behind driver's butt). Lift the car, remove one small sheet of belly armor and, as always, pull the passenger seat. Then the world is your oyster. Very happy that you made the 997.2 video series - Thanks! Now you FCP folks need to buy a 987 and do more videos for that. Then take it to the track... The 997.2S is fast. All 987s are FUN. You will giggle all day long. Then add a 981 for a different flavor...

[@greyhound707]

Fantastic DIY. I'd love to see some Cayman/Boxster DIY as well. I could never be a professional because I can't reassemble dirty parts. I have to cleaning everything before reassembly. I'd also like to have seen the air removal of the broken studs. Thanks for the great, real world walk through of this significant and necessary job.

[@slimmn118]

Wow, very complete and detailed video. Just in time for my 991.1 WP replacement. Looks close enough that I can tackle on my own. Main difference is my tools are typically scattered and there's probably a whole lot cussing on my part. Will be ordering from FCP any day now. Thanks a bunch!!

[@robertogarcia9413]

Keep posting more videos like this one.

[@kurtmunthe]

Super very thorough review of necessary tools and job description. I like that you also tell the tightening torque on all bolts and screws. There are not many others who describe it, so many thanks. I have selected you as your preferred subscription. Kurt Denmark

[@fcpeuro]

Happy to be of some help, Kurt! Welcome to the FCPEuro family!

[@kurtmunthe]

@@fcpeuro 😇 Enjoy watching your videos. I am planning to buy a 991.1 Turbo S and know in advance that it will be expensive to keep running with all the quirks that the car contains. So if problems arise, I know where to look for help. I am also a do it yourself person to keep costs down as much as possible. So keep up the good spirit. Thank you very much.

[@cabottaxi]

Great detailed video on how to carry out this job . I think I would only carry out this job if I had a large well lit garage to do it . Not sure if I’d attempt this at the side of the road or on the driveway.

[@gardel2004]

I liked this video...very well done and narrated. More like this would be nice!

[@niclikescakes]

Holy crap, just took this job before looking it up and it is way more involved than I thought😂 I'm too used to Caymans!

[@fcpeuro]

You got this, Nic!

[@badallblack]

Great video! You make it look really easy. Keep it up. Will this also work for a Porsche 997.1?

[@ohmyggg]

Awesome! Thanks for making this one.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you liked it!

[@Zettinger]

I couldn't find the the exhaust shells and other seals used in this video in the description. It would be great if the kit would include everything required.

[@bobmurray5526]

Great informative video

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you think so!

[@miamirice6840]

great video. not having the suction system to refill coolant can i just fill and bleed?

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching! for these vehicles, it is a must to vacuum fill the coolant system as they are highly susceptible to air pockets due to the nature of the design.

[@rocoporco6216]

Great video and nice job. Really appreciate your videos. Keep em coming. 👍

[@fcpeuro]

More to come!

[@2fast2nick]

So my 997.2 Turbo has 63,000, I should replace this?

[@greasem0nkey86]

@fcpeuro can you give an estimate on how much time it takes for this project from start to finish?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi There, we spent about 6 hours on this job with filming. Arguably helpful to be on the lift, a good weekend project for sure in the garage at home!

[@greasem0nkey86]

@@fcpeuro thank you for the response! I think it would be great if you guys can include that information in your videos. I’m sure I’m not the only one curious! We appreciate the amazing videos your team have put together! It’s been a tremendous help, even though I haven’t tackled some of these projects yet. Haha

[@carrotcake602]

Does anyone happen to know the torque spec for the 10mm bolts that hold in the coolant pipe fittings?

[@Alberto1B]

This car is going to be brand new by the time you finish making videos

[@seandenny1553]

Is there one for the 991.1 water pump thermostat belt changing?

[@michaelbloom5342]

"While you're in there", wouldn't it be wose to do the serpentine belt and tensioner?

[@fcpeuro]

💯

[@brax2u391]

p.s. Boston is awesome. Unless you ever need to remove exhaust components!

[@sutherlacd27]

Plastic impeller for the water pump was done because if that metal impeller water pump fails the metal impeller can cause damage.

[@simplain_]

wow thanks bro❤

[@kh-hp5gi]

And why not replace the serpentine belt when he had all of that hardware disconnected?

[@a.c.e.7568]

Next, a 991 water pump replacement.

[@fcpeuro]

Getting there!

[@AqilGameMasters]

Evry this is fine its good jos but one thing is colant sistam i cant andarstend the last one

[@russellclaude]

what?

[@HelpMeDIY]

997.1 is very different. Also, you should NEVER use the metal impellers! If it fails it will eat into your block and destroy it.

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

Porsche takes the engine out to work on it.

[@HacksawJimThuggin]

This a ton of work for a thermostat and water pump

[@fcpeuro]

Tight packaging!

[@dominicbarnes2750]

!BAM BABY LETS DO THIS WATER PUMP! Mr Hidalgo My Good Man a Message from Your Good People Your The MF Best, fantastic video amazing breakdown simple language and the content Magnific hope you keep the rolling and if you open up your own chanel sing me up first spot

[@jpu75]

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[@fcpeuro]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@latinman9791]

Glad that's not my car I don't know if I have the patience to go through all that and that's poor engineering

[@pratheeppat1]

A poor engineered porsche ?

[@slimmn118]

Try the VW B5 V6 Passat or C5 Audi. Now that's challenging. This looks like a walk in the park.

[@modellbobby]

Most complicated approach ever seen

[@fcpeuro]

What do you suggest we try instead?

[@modellbobby]

@@fcpeuro whatch other videos removing and installing this without disassembling the whole fucking car!!!!