Thermostat replacement

This is more of a comment than a question regarding thermostat replacement. I found it much easier to just purchase a thermostat wrench, it has specific bends and curves in it so that you do not have to remove the exhaust manifold. I am here to tell you it is worth the money, just in the hassle and headaches alone it saves you. Word from the wise to the wise, buy the thermostat wrench!