Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual page 604

9. Wet the O−ring with plenty of water in order to facilitate fitting the coolant hose. Push on the
coolant hose. Press the coolant hose firmly onto the connection neck. The locking clip of the hose
fitting must audibly engage. Then re−check the correct fitting by tilting and pulling on the coolant
hose.
WARNING
Coolant hose can pop off
• Check whether the coolant hose fitting is securely seated.
• Never treat hose connections with a lubricant such as Vaseline or spray oil.
10. Check whether the locking spring at the radiator flange is properly seated. The locking spring must be
positioned between the two integral guides.
11. After fitting the Y−type coolant distributor, additionally check the position of the locking springs and
whether the coolant drain cocks are correctly engaged. The bows of the locking springs must always point
up.
12. In order to check proper engagement, manually turn the flange of the drain cocks
counterclockwise and clockwise. There must be approx. 1 mm play in both directions.
Installation
einordnung
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