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Listening to the experts, removing the engine mount first makes the water pump installation much easier. Thr thermostat installation is very easy as a stand alone item.
I think you have to delve a little deeper than just looking at lowering coolant temperatures during (normal) driving...
The oil temperatures in the M96 engine very quickly follow, and then exceed, the coolant temperatures, and having oil temps well above 100 deg C (220 F) in my book does no good for engine longevity. I realise that driving in heavy traffic won't make the slightest difference whether or not you have a low temp T'stat, but if I can keep my oil within a reasonable temperature zone its got to be a plus...
As for the cost from LN Eng. or Flat 6, the T'stat already comes mounted in a new housing so you don't have to get the special tool to remove the original T'stat and then refit the new one into the old housing.
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2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley.
2001 MV Agusta F4.
Last edited by Steve Tinker; 06-27-2011 at 12:37 AM.
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