replace thermostat without replacing waterpump

[nefarious986]

Hi Guys,

So recently I bought the LN low temp thermostat almost as an impulse buy while purchasing my spin on filter kit.

I checked Wayne's instruction on replacing this item here ( http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump.htm ), but it seems to be more geared toward replacing water pump. Thermostat instruction is added in almost as an after thought.

So my questions is if I only want to remove the thermos, will I need to follow the entire tutorial and remove the tension belt, remove the water pump, ect?

Can I take this step by step short cut ?

1. Remove the hose connecting to the water pump ( marked by red arrow here - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump/images_small/Pic1.jpg )
2. Let coolant drain out to 5 gallon bucket
3. Unbolt old thermostat from engine
4. Bolt in new thermostat with new gasket
5. Reconnect coolant hose from step 1
6. Refill with BrandX coolant

PS. Please keep in mind that this is a technical question so lets keep the answer technical. I realize that some on this forum are very opinionated about this mod, but since its already here sitting on the shelf, kinda moot to argue the validity of the item here.

Thanks for all your advice !