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Re: Where did the coolant go?
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:55 pm
by 5chn3ll
My worst coolant leak was at ~150MPH in 5th - it was blasting around the water pump shaft sufficiently that I could see a vapor trail in the mirrors.
Try wiggling your shaft. Heh. But seriously...make sure there's no play in your water pump shaft.
It turns out that redlining your 996 in 5th gear is kind of hard on shit. Who knew?
I freely admit that I was too much of a wuss to try to catch 6th gear and move past the 150s.
Re: Where did the coolant go?
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:02 pm
by 5chn3ll
Anyone want a gently-used GT3-look 996? I'll make you a deal.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:55 pm
My worst coolant leak was at ~150MPH in in 5th - it was blasting around the water pump shaft sufficiently that I could see a vapor trail in the mirrors.
Re: Where did the coolant go?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:54 am
by 32wildbilly
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:02 pm
Anyone want a gently-used GT3-look 996? I'll make you a deal.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:55 pm
My worst coolant leak was at ~150MPH in in 5th - it was blasting around the water pump shaft sufficiently that I could see a vapor trail in the mirrors.
Is it safe to assume you will print a copy of the above and put it in your file of maintenance records?
Re: Where did the coolant go?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:39 am
by 5chn3ll
It's always been my goal to leave absolutely nothing for "the next guy" - unless the next guy is the tow truck operator who pulls the charred remains out of the ditch.
Also, what are "maintenance records?" The only records I've got are recorded here...
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32wildbilly wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:54 am
Is it safe to assume you will print a copy of the above and put it in your file of maintenance records?
Re: Where did the coolant go?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:50 am
by 32wildbilly
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:39 am
It's always been my goal to leave absolutely nothing for "the next guy" - unless the next guy is the tow truck operator who pulls the charred remains out of the ditch.
Also, what are "maintenance records?" The only records I've got are recorded here...
Maintenance_Log.png
32wildbilly wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:54 am
Is it safe to assume you will print a copy of the above and put it in your file of maintenance records?
I had forgotten about your end of life vision and your record storage "device" probably needs you to buy more storage for a small fee...monthly.