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.

http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/a11e774a8a.jpg

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: www.thepartsbin.com. 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.