COOLANT LEAK

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER
35,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN LOGSDON
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2003 PORSCHE BOXTER S--LEAKING COOLANT ON GROUND, WHEN PARKED, BUT ONLY INTERMITTENTLY--MORE THAN A QUART --JUST FORWARD OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL--HAS ONLY 35K MILES ON CAR --NEW WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT
Jan 18, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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John, the problem might have some serious implications if allowed to continue. Coolant leaks should be dealt with promptly, the first step would be a visual inspection followed by a pressure test of the cooling system and the radiator pressure cap. Start there and let me know what you find.
Jan 18, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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JOHN LOGSDON
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RE BOXSTER COOLANT LEAK---PROBLEM SOLVED--DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE SIGHT GLASS TO SEE FULL MARK--WHEN FILLED TO TOP IT SPILLS COOLANT WHEN STOPPED.
THANKS, JOHN LOGSDON
Jan 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Thank you very much for feeding back the outcome, it helps us all here at 2CarPros.
Jan 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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