How much does it cost to replace a water pump on a Porsche Boxster?

How much does it cost to replace a water pump on a Porsche Boxster?

Porsche Boxster Water Pump Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $398 and $502 while parts are priced between $541 and $578.

How long does it take to change waterpump?

How long does it take to replace a water pump? Replacing a water pump can be a steady half-day’s work. A simple and straightforward switch might only take 2 hours, but some of the more complicated could take even the most competent mechanic a full day. We’d suggest between 2 and 4 hours for the majority.

Do you have to drain the coolant when changing a water pump?

Registered. You will not have to drain the radiator of all the coolant. You will have to drain the engine block. If you drain the engine block you will not have to drain the radiator and should be able to change the pump that way.

How much does it cost to replace a water pump on a Porsche?

Porsche 911 Water Pump Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $464 and $585 while parts are priced between $519 and $563. This range is based on the number and age of Porsche 911’s on the road.

How hard is it to change a water pump?

While removing the pump is not difficult, you must have experience removing and replacing timing belts and their various components. It takes just as much work to get down to the timing belt as it does the water pump, therefore you should plan on replacing the belt at the same time.

Where is the water pump located on a Boxster?

The newer-style Boxster thermostat is integrated into its aluminum housing. The water pump is located next to the crankshaft on the right side of the car. Access to the pump is obtained through the access panel behind the seats, and from below. Install the new thermostat in place using a new gasket (lower left).

When to trim seal on Porsche Boxster water pump?

The water pump seal needs to be trimmed prior to installation (1997-04 only). The part off to the right is separate from the water pump, and is typically only used when rebuilding an engine.

How do you remove the thermostat from a Porsche Boxster?

Disconnect the main hose to the thermostat, as indicated by the red arrow. In order to gain enough clearance to remove the thermostat, you typically need to disconnect the water pump hose shown by the yellow arrow. For the tight spaces near the thermostat, I recommend using a swivel-foot socket (green arrow and upper right inset photo).

How does a water pump work on a Porsche?

When the engine was assembled, Porsche installed the coolant manifold and the water pump together. Therefore, they use a shared gasket, which you must cut apart in order to remove it from the engine. Photo 2 shows the gasket removed from the water pump housing on the engine, and Photo 3 shows where you must clip it in order to remove it.