I recently replaced my water pump with stock, the thermostat with LN Eng, front engine mount with stock, and the oil cooler with the "S" model. I found the water pump much easier to do with the engine mount out and the engine dropped down a bit. As I was changing the coolant too, the hoses were also dropped and out of the way, giving a lot better access.
As a side note, I managed to get my torque wrench on every bolt except one of the horizontal motor mount bolts.
I know the temp gauge isn't the best source of info, but it says the engine does run a little cooler.
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2001 Boxster, 5 spd, Seal Grey
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