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

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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. Find all of our Porsche 996 DIYs, guides, deals & more at https://porsche996.fcpeuro.com. #fcpeuro #porsche996 #porsche911 Buy This Kit - Porsche Engine Water Pump and Thermostat Kit - Geba/Borg Warner 996WTRPMKT1 - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-engine-water-pump-and-thermostat-kit-geba-borg-warner-996wtrpmkt1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20996&utm_content=waterpump%2fthermostat Shop All Parts: fcpeuro.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20996&utm_content=waterpump%2fthermostat Fits These Cars: Porsche 911 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2002 Porsche 911 Targa 3.6L H6 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2004 Porsche 911 40th Anniversary Edition 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Chassis: 996 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Porsche Boxster 1997 Porsche Boxster Base 1998 Porsche Boxster Base 1999 Porsche Boxster Base 2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 2001 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2001 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 2003 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2003 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 2004 Porsche Boxster Base 2004 Porsche Boxster S 2004 Porsche Boxster S Special Edition #porsche996 #porsche #fcpeuro 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! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/fcpeuro?sub_confirmation=1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=subscribe&utm_content=subscribe%20button Get free parts from FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee Follow FCP Euro on: https://www.facebook.com/fcpeuro https://www.instagram.com/fcpeuro/ https://twitter.com/fcpeuro https://www.fcpeuro.com/