83 944 has leak.. Need help...

Jun 19, 2006 1 Replies

I am a new Porsche owner recently purchasing a 1983 944. However I live in an area where Porsche specialists are impossible to find. I have a leak in my Porsche and I was curious if anyone could tell me what it could be. I believe it is a gasket leak that needs to be replace, but I am having trouble getting a parts estimate to see how much parts alone would be to determine if it was worth putting the money into.



The symptoms are as follows.


  1. Can start and run in park, and in fact runs well. The leak starts a little after it has been running.
  2. The leak is obviously coolant.
  3. When the car is shut off the leak continues for a short period, then slows to a drip.

There is a picture with the area that is leaking high-lighted. the surge of the leak comes from two bolts.



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If anyone could tell me what component that is and anyone other advice I would greatly appreciate it.



Thanks in advance.



C. Scheck



The leak is coming from the water pump. It is located in the area you illustrate. You could remove the plastic cover easily and confirm this for yourself. The bad news is you will have to replace the pump which is a fairly major job. Go here to order a new pump and belts:

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Or at least get an idea of parts cost. Recommend you replace the pulleys also.

Leaking water pump is common on these cars. I am on my fourth one now, in 250000 miles.

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