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►Porsche 996 water pump leaks are one of the most commonly searched issues when it comes to the 996 911. While we’re completing this job on the 996 generation Porsche, it’s also applicable to the 997 generation with the M96 engine.

While water pump replacement on the 996 isn’t the easiest of DIY jobs, it’s still one that you can complete in your garage with a minimum of special tools. Michael Hidalgo, one of FCP Euro’s Retail Center Associates and 996 aficionados, takes us through the step-by-step process on how to replace your Porsche 911 water pump at home.

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00:00 – 04:15 – Intro and Tools Needed
04:15 – 06:37 – Removing Lower Engine Bracing
06:37 – 08:51 – Remove Coolant Hoses and Drain
08:51 – 10:13 – Remove The Thermostat
10:13 – 12:00 – Remove The Waterpump
12:01 – 13:17 – Modify Waterpump Gasket
12:18 – 13:50 – Clean Mating Surfaces On Engine Block
13:52 – 14:44 – Install and Torque Waterpump Bolts
14:45 – 15:52 – Install and Torque Thermostat Bolts
15:53 – 18:22 – Re-install Lower Engine Bracing
18:23 – 20:42 – Install Coolant Hoses
20:43 – 24:48 – Fill With Coolant And Bleed The Cooling System
24:39 – 15:30 – Conclusion – Thanks For Watching!

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