- 10/28/2019
- 3 Min Read
- By: Evan Madore
Porsche 996 911 Metal Impeller Water Pump Kit - Symptoms And Product Review
The Genuine Porsche water pump that came on the 996 911 featured a plastic impeller. Over time, the plastic breaks down leading to the impeller breaking loose and debris finding their way through your cooling system.
Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit Replacement Symptoms
Due to the above mentioned fact that Porsche used a plastic water pump impeller (much like BMW with the E36), water pump failure is more common than you would expect. Over time, the plastic breaks down and the impeller will break apart. Those pieces get drawn through your cooling system and can clog up the cylinder head or engine block. With the coolant ports clogged and your water pump inoperable, you will experience two main symptoms:
- Coolant Leaks
- Overheating
Porsche 996 911's don't necessarily have a standard service interval for the water pump. It's typically recommended to replace the water pump every three-years as preventative maintenance
It isn't difficult to replace your water pump on your 996. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the most difficult of projects, water pump replacement is around a 2. I would budget around two hours to complete the job.
Porsche Models Applicable
This Porsche 996 911 water pump kit fits other Porsche models, including:
- 1997-2004 Porsche Boxster
- 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S
- 2004 Porsche Boxster S Special Edition
Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit Interactive 3D Parts Diagram
Diagram Parts List
Parts Included with Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit
- Porsche 996 Engine Water Pump
- Porsche 996 Engine Water Pump Gasket
- 5x Porsche 996 Engine Water Pump Bolt
- 2x Porsche 996 Hex Bolt
- Porsche Engine Coolant/Antifreeze
Additional Parts Required with Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit
- Everything you need to replace your water pump is already included in this kit.
Special Tools Required with Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit
There aren't any special tools required to replace your water pump. However, we do recommend a pick set to aid in the removal of the coolant hoses.
Additional Parts Recommended with Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit
If your water pump with a plastic impeller has failed, there's a good chance that the thermostat is full of plastic debris. We recommend replacing it while you have everything apart.
Aftermarket Upgrades or Genuine Option for Porsche 996 911 Water Pump Kit
This is the aftermarket upgrade. If you are looking for the Genuine Porsche option, it's listed below. However, we do recommend replacement with the metal impeller unit from the rest of this article.
It's a good thing that our water pump kit comes with our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee like everything else we sell, as it will fail again at some point down the road. Drive your car for another three years, and replace it again after using our incredibly simple return procedure.
In the video below, Eric Hirschberg, our Porsche Catalog Manager, gets up close with this Porsche 996 911 water pump kit If you're unsure if this kit will work on your car, you can verify the fitment by going to our homepage and use the vehicle selection tool in the upper left corner. As usual, if you like this Really Quick Product Review, subscribe and check back here for regular releases in the future.
