Porsche 987 Cayman Waterpump & Thermostat Replacement DIY (2005-2008 987.1 Porsche Cayman & Boxster)

►Keeping your engine cool is a necessity while driving. The radiators, coolant, thermostat, and water pump all work together to make that happen, but the latter is a point of concern for the early 987.1 Caymans and Boxsters sold between 2005 and 2008. Porsche 987 water pump replacements are common occurrences as their intervals can be as short as 60,000 miles. It's a relatively small price to pay for ownership, and a proper replacement means several years of trouble-free driving ahead.
When the water pump starts to fail, your engine wont be able to cool itself effectively and begin to overheat. Too hot of a temperature can damage bearings, burn head gaskets, and warp cylinder heads, leading to significantly expensive repairs, if not a new engine. During the water pump replacement, we also recommend you replace the thermostat. It has a similar lifespan to the pump and is also critical in regulating the engine's temperature.
In this video, Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro's professional DIY'er replaces the water pump and thermostat on a 987.1 Cayman.
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Tools Needed
04:01 - Getting Access to the Engine Bay
06:50 - Cooling System & Belt Overview
07:29 - Porsche 987 Drive Belt Removal
08:00 - Porsche 987 Drive Pulley Replacement
16:35 - Porsche 987 Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement
33:21 - Coolant System Fill Procedure
36:01 - Wrap-up
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
This video applies to the following vehicles:
Boxster 987.1
2005 Porsche Boxster
2006 Porsche Boxster
2007 Porsche Boxster
2008 Porsche Boxster
Cayman 987.1
2006 Porsche Cayman
2007 Porsche Cayman
2008 Porsche Cayman
Cayman 987.2
2009 Porsche Cayman
2010 Porsche Cayman
2011 Porsche Cayman
2012 Porsche Cayman

Boxster 987.2
2009 Porsche Boxster
2010 Porsche Boxster
2011 Porsche Boxster
2012 Porsche Boxster
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[@konstantintomilin1826]

These videos are actually really nice to watch when you are choosing the next car. They help get an idea on how difficult the maintenance of it would be. Judging by how many times Mike used words like "annoying", it seems like it is better to stick to something with engine in the front 😁

[@ebinlanfried4029]

Great video - thank you! FYI, on my '07 Cayman S the t-stat bolts were E10 (vs. M10 flange head bolts as in the video). Keep 'em coming!

[@invertedpolarity6890]

Would love to see a video on motor mount replacement for E70, F15 X5 with XDrive.

[@TomIsley-dh5qc]

Would like to see this for the 986 Boxster.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

My 987.2 looks nothing like this underneath, strange for just a .2 update

[@meatloafhead]

Just ordered parts from you works well, i got a new coolant leak mini cooper r56 replaced water pipe and thermostat, NEW LEAK is center front bottom under trans nowhere above, its a black circular shaped part with one skinny hose going to it, with a 90 deg metal arm its leaking from that mystery part????? Do you know what it is??? Please thanks

[@sebastianlorenzo4935]

My heart wants a Porsche my wallet says other wise. Sticking to my old Audi’s. 😊

[@sebastianlorenzo4935]

Is this a employee car ??

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Made the mistake of trying to remove the dichtring and so now it’s toast and yet still in. Agghhhh.

[@sardo1]

10Nm torque is one grunt with a normal ratchet.