Where's the water going?

Gary McNair · November 22nd, 2016, 08:38 AM

I have a 1999 Boxster w/ 48,000 miles. I've owned it for 12 years. A few years back the low water light came on, I added water, all's well. Two weeks ago the low water light came on again, I added water, thought all's well - not so fast Kemosabby. Water light came on again. No indication of leakage, power is still there.
Ideas ?
Gary
Granbury, TX

mikefocke · November 22nd, 2016, 05:08 PM

Weeping around the bearing of the water pump?
Pinhole leak from rust in the radiators (how long since the bumper was removed and they were cleaned?).
Age related crack in the tube leading from the overflow tank to the block?
Age related seepage past the seals in the cap on the oveflow/fill tank? Is it the latest rev of the cap?
Checked the color of the oil?
Crack in the head (checked the color of the plugs?)?

Gary McNair · November 23rd, 2016, 08:10 AM

Thanks Mike
All good places to start.
Gary

dougster01 · January 5th, 2018, 06:19 AM

Gary, what was the final verdict?

November 22nd, 2016, 08:38 AM	#1
Gary McNair Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 12	Where's the water going? I have a 1999 Boxster w/ 48,000 miles. I've owned it for 12 years. A few years back the low water light came on, I added water, all's well. Two weeks ago the low water light came on again, I added water, thought all's well - not so fast Kemosabby. Water light came on again. No indication of leakage, power is still there. Ideas ? Gary Granbury, TX

January 5th, 2018, 06:19 AM	#4
dougster01 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 110	Gary, what was the final verdict? __________________ Doug S. 01 Porsche Boxster 10 Toyota Prius Days gone by... 72 Triumph TR-6 73 Triumph TR-6 85 Pinnafarina Spyder 86 Audi Quattro 4000 CS 88 Porsche 944 00 Mazda Miata MX-5

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November 22nd, 2016, 05:08 PM	#2
mikefocke Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 288	Weeping around the bearing of the water pump? Pinhole leak from rust in the radiators (how long since the bumper was removed and they were cleaned?). Age related crack in the tube leading from the overflow tank to the block? Age related seepage past the seals in the cap on the oveflow/fill tank? Is it the latest rev of the cap? Checked the color of the oil? Crack in the head (checked the color of the plugs?)?

November 23rd, 2016, 08:10 AM	#3
Gary McNair Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 12	Thanks Mike All good places to start. Gary