Porsche 996 & 997 Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement DIY (1999-2005 Carerra, Targa, & Boxster)

[@Mckorzi]

Great, easy to understand video. Please keep coming with more of 996 lessons👍👍👍

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

Car is in great shape if it's been out in the New England Winters. Excellent camera work getting all of those shots in tight spots!

[@kurtmunthe]

It is always a pleasure to see your thoroughness with the work so that you really can carry out the work yourself according to your instructions.

[@JohnKaufmann]

Wow that was a perfectly done video. Lighting, explanation music! Everything!

[@ronniewhelan1665]

This video is great. Just had to watch another video on how to remove the serpentine belt.......

[@fcpeuro]

💙

[@MrXMI27]

I have seen two videos…HANDS DOWN THE BEST😊

[@edthayres9175]

FYI - I finally got around to doing this project on my '04. I was surprised to find the engine mount plate is also attached to the motor mounts under the engine hood too. Even tho I used hose clamps for both the 2 inch hose and the 1 inch hose, about 2 - 2.5 gallons of anti-freeze drained from the engine block through the water pump outlet/inlet. Another quart came out of the 2 inch hose. Thank you so much for this video...I was able to see the potential issues I may gave unknowingly faced had I tried this blind.

[@ciscovip1]

Love the DIY on the 996 keep it up

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you liked it!

[@LetsDIYIt]

Always the best tutorials. Thanks for another great one. Funny story, I ordered motor mounts and pullies from you guys and selected shipping since I won't have time to get down there. I am in Newtown, so that is what, 4 towns away maybe? Tracking shows it going from Stratford to New Jersey 🤦. FedEx is so bad 😁

[@sgbaneblade04]

Thank you so much for the video. Only thing I wished was shown was the belt removal

[@bimmergotup6584]

Welcome to DIY CLUB~! Here is Very Funny

[@drjohncc]

Thank you so much for this and all of your other videos! So helpful! Your videos are well produced, you are articulate and you've made DIY much easier.

[@HomeIdeasYT]

Amazing cars

[@tonychan4526]

Very good camera work.

[@christopherbristow1869]

Great video - perfect step by step instructions! Is it the same for the M97 engine 997.1?

[@charlessmith2775]

Mike thanks for some great info videos. Just got my first Porsche 996 2004 coupe. Your info helps tremendously. Thanks Chas in Wa state

[@reneschimbeno7644]

Super klasse gemacht Danke für Dein Video soetwas gibts hier in Deutschland so gut wie gar nicht 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@fcpeuro]

🙏😎

[@space_114v2]

Great Video ..Best one on water pump replacement ......Except don't use pumps with metal impellers ..if the bearing fails they can dig into your block and send metal upstream and damage the block . Wild Crocks !!

[@ODNAN1908]

Great DIY !

[@ejm111]

What a brilliant video, thank you.

[@1414fredberg]

I love all your 996 videos! I’ve done a bunch of maintenance myself with the parts I ordered from you guys. Spark plugs and coils, water pump and thermostat, coolant reservoir tank. Only thing I can’t find is a video for an automatic transmission oil change for the tiptronic.

[@fcpeuro]

Frederic, that is something we can certainly add to our queue!

[@Christopher28fair]

There are seven bolts holding the water pump, but there is an additional bolt very close to the lower three bolts that isn't for the water pump. The one you want is tucked way up into a little crevice about two inches from the bottom-most bolt, on the RIGHT side.. I was BARELY able to get it out; no way any of my sockets would fit. I had to use an open ended spanner to loosen it, (from underneath the car) and at that point, even flipping the spanner back and forth, there wasn't enough room to fit it to the flats on the bolt. I don't know how this guy got it out, but the way I did it was (once I'd cracked it free) to reach one hand through the engine compartment and the other hand all the way under the car and up; then with one finger of each hand I was able to back it out - taking about three breaks to rest. (It's super awkward) If you pull out that one bolt that isn't for the pump, you'll know it, because it's only about an inch long, and the one you want is one of the two longer ones - about an inch and a quarter.

[@ol48spring]

Paris Hilton 2024 bro! 🔥 got mine up on jacks right now👍

[@gopherbar]

Hi when adding the gasket, do you not put any sealant on the back? Fantastic video going to do my 997.1 C2S

[@erolfox]

@12:51 the 2 long bolts go in the holes with the locating sleeves. THANKS!!! Most videos & instructions leave this out.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad it helped!

[@erolfox]

@@fcpeuro Say, maybe you can help with your Mercedes W205 front brakes video? You guys have an AWESOME video, best out there, on the non-drilled brakes & said there'd be another about the drilled, with the larger calipers... but we can't find that video.

[@hqs9585]

Great job, did not follow the exact location where the air supply is connected, to purge the system prior to filling it with the coolant, thanks

[@eddieortiz4276]

Excellent video ❤ First time viewer. My water pump just started leaking and needs replacement. I have a 2001 911 996. Where did you get your parts from ? Thanks Eddie

[@ChucklesVA]

Kelly Clarkson! Hahaha. Awesome video.

[@ventura1213]

You shouldn’t be mixing coolant. Green coolant is not the correct coolant. Should of flush the whole system multiples time. Other than that great video

[@CarPlebs]

Hi there, in the infographic you have 7ft-lb whereas a couple moments before that you say 23. Please clarify in vid description

[@aboyandhisdog]

Thanks, Michael! I have a 997 and am only replacing the t-stat with the low temp t-stat from FCP. Should have it next week. I have not seen any videos for doing the t-stat only. I'm assuming it will be a bit easier and maybe I won't have to r&r the exhaust hanger and mount at the rear of the engine. Don't really know as I haven't looked it over yet. Can you give me any advice or tips before I dive in? Thanks! PS...nice shoes!

[@apsirotin]

I need to tackle this job myself. I apreciate the video. Its a pretty staright forward job as in any ither car but each car has it own "ways" or "tricks" to accomplish. I enjoyed watching it. Quick question fir the curious, what is the blinking light right above the engine brace at about 15:57 time mark?

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching, you have got this no problem! That was a GoPro setup for a tight shot!

[@formerengineer5784]

I just used this vid to replace my water pump. Mr. Raby does not approve of the metal impeller. I did not use a metal impeller. You might augment with a hot take on that. I forgot why Raby doesn't like it. I think it's because if it fails, it's a way more serious failure than a plastic impeller failure, because the impeller can grind down the block.

[@mikelocorotondo5709]

Are the crocs available at the merch store?

[@fcpeuro]

hahah dont tell osha mike prefers sandals and crocs at all times

[@CarPlebs]

Warning!!! The correct torque for Engine carrier to engine is 46nm / 34ftlbs according to the OEM workshop manual. 10nm is definitely not enough!!

[@michaelbender1226]

Beautiful Baby 😉👍

[@johneraygonzales8142]

Well said . Thx

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you!

[@gerrardnembhard9599]

I really enjoyed your videos. It makes me want to go out and buy a 911. Keep up the work.

[@stephenc6185]

what other hoses did you crack open to drain the coolant so the Airlift2 could work?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Stephen, nothing further during this job. You can go further up front and undo the lines under the car to the rads and drain those as well, just remember to hook them all back up before trying to pull vacuum!

[@edthayres9175]

Awesome video. Weighing my cost options DIY or local Porsche mechanic. Does the airlift II system fit the coolant system reservoir top or do I need to buy a separate cap?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Ed, the cone-shaped end on the tool does indeed fit snug into the coolant reservoir, no additional fitting is needed. I would recommend removing the 10mm nut that holds the tank in place so you can move the tank away from the body of the car a bit so you can squeeze that tool in, it's a tight fit!

[@mvanlinge]

Why did you support the engine? The engine mounts are not loosened in this procedure.

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Sportbiker; you need to support the engine as the rear engine brace is being separated from the block, which is what the mounts are attached to.

[@mvanlinge]

@@fcpeuro that makes sense, thanks!!

[@efrainarroyave5159]

Great video. I also need to "replace the hose that you replaced'. Do you have the name or part number?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Efrain, the part number for that hose is 99610685005

[@NapoleonDynamite69]

What's with Kelly clarkson and Paris Hilton tho

[@avinii]

How many hours does it consume?

[@gregkinton5084]

What's that green coolant doing in a Porsche? It should be pink!

[@fcpeuro]

That's what we are saying!!

[@edthayres9175]

Do you have a specific model number for your Airlift II system. I'm finding several different types to purchase on Ebay.

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Ed, we used UVIEW UV550500 in this DIY.

[@steverush8362]

Do I want lo temp therm ? 99 c4...

[@Shane1112]

I lo ve your videos, I have just replaced my alternator, starter motor, water coolant tank, idle pulleys, water pump and thermostat on my 2001 996 Cab, using your videos as a guide, (the alternator had failed and the coolant tank was leaking, but everything else was working fine, but all were original (I have owned the car since new) so thought I would replace them while I had the car in pieces. What are your thoughts on replacing coolant hoses at the same time as water pump? I have replaced the water pump and the thermostat but have not yet refilled the car with new coolant. The hoses seem fine, they are soft and flexible with no bulges or cuts but should I replace them anyhow? If so what are the part numbers? And are there any other hoses that I should also replace? Thanks

[@fcpeuro]

Nice work Shane, happy to hear the videos were of some help! If the hoses appear to be in fine shape, you should be alright to reuse them. On our 99' our 3-way hose (99610685005) that goes from the tank to the pump was showing some cracks, so we replaced that in between shoots. All of the hoses are available on FCPeuro.com however should you want to replace any others. The other item which you may want to consider replacing while the system is empty if you haven't already is 99610622652.

[@Shane1112]

@@fcpeuro Thanks for the reply, I am now just praying that the car starts, once I refill it with coolant, this is really my first time doing any serious DIY on my car.

[@RichardsMovies]

Warning!!! Those gaskets have a very sharp metal core that can slice the snot out of your finger if you pull the wrong way.

[@fcpeuro]

😓

[@clonetrooper576]

Good lord

[@jacintopalomino7871]

Nice socks

[@fcpeuro]

Mike has quite the collection.

[@louisvanrijn3964]

I found 10 (TEN) clips where mechanics posted video's replacing waterpumps on the Porsche. Benefical for them in workshours claimed ($$) and Porsche ($$), if they order a pump there. Why 10 videos? Instead of 0? Think about that! My statment: Outright lousy quality. Cheaply manufactured in Asia(?) and stamped Porsche. There are so many more reliable cars you can buy.... Take my daughters Alto. 400.000 km's (!) Hear you thinking... Yes! Every km is true! ) The same pump! Incredible! Poor, poor Max Verstappen, if Porsche is gonna built his engine in future....he can forget his world-championship.

[@doctorj1969]

Looooose the stupid music AND the unprofessional comments!

[@stefaneulenstein]

so you pumped air out of the coolant system with the airlift II to make negative pressure in the coolant system, correct??? what sort of air compressor did you use?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Stefan, that is correct. We have a large commercial compressor in-house for our shop and outbound operations.

[@stefaneulenstein]

@@fcpeuro think it would work with a 6gallon 1.5hp compressor?

[@johneraygonzales8142]

Well said. Thx

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks for watching, Johneray!