I just replaced a 20 year old waterpump...

[dghii]

I did a WP a few years back on by 2000S at 122K miles when I noticed a slight leak from the area. When I removed the carpet and panel to exposed the front of the motor, I started the car and could see a slight mist coming from the WP. During the removal, I noticed that one of the WP bolts in the area of the leak was loose. Given the the torque spec is 7 lb-ft, I wasn't sure if that was the issue or not, and given I had a new OEM pump and thermostat (and that this was the original WP) I when ahead with the replacement. Inspection of the original pump after removal showed a pump with no play in the bearing and the impeller looked like new.
Most likely was a loose fastener. Oh well.

[bcrdukes]

I recently had my cooling system overhauled, and originally wanted to get the lower temperature thermostat, but was persuaded by several shops not to for the same reasons blue62 mentioned.

My car is 99% daily driver, and there is a 1% chance I'm going to the track regularly (once a year at most, and if even.) If my Boxster were a dedicated track/race car, I would have opted for the lower temperature thermostat. It gets quite cold in Toronto over the fall and winter months, so the last thing I need is for the car to warm up to operating temperatures longer than usual. I'm also not attempting to break world records on my 35KM commute to and from the office every day. Most of the time, I'm stuck in stop and go traffic.

[bcrdukes]

I now feel stupid and regret getting the factory thermostat after reading JPF in PA's reply. lol

[pilut2]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

I now feel stupid and regret getting the factory thermostat after reading JPF in PA's reply. lol

Don’t feel stupid. You sought advice, but just got it from the wrong folks.