Fix Coolant Leaks: 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo
Porsche 944 Model Years - 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
How to fix a radiator and coolant leak with stop leak
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Follow the steps in this video to see how to fix minor coolant (antifreeze) leaks in your 1987 Porsche 944. Leaking coolant / antifreeze is one of the more common types of leaking fluid from 944 engines. Engine coolant (which is also called antifreeze or anti-freeze) moves through the inside of your 944 engine and keeps it from overheating. Coolant / antifreeze can leak from the reservoir, radiator or any hose, in 1987 944 with the 2.5 liter engine. However, a coolant leak (aka an antifreeze leak) is most likely to occur where the hoses connect to the engine or radiator. Otherwise, your 944 may have a radiator leak. This video shows you where the coolant reservoir, hoses and connections on your 1987 944 Turbo are located and the steps needed to fix minor leaks.
A few things to note about coolant is that it is sweet tasting and highly toxic, so it can end up in the dog's stomach pretty quickly. If you ignore a small coolant leak long enough, you will run out of coolant, which leads to an overheated engine and other serious, but highly avoidable, problems. An anti-freeze leak can cause the temp sensor to record high engine temperatures in a 1987 Porsche 944. Always protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves when working with the coolant on your 944.
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