Strife,
I applaud you. Your detailed explaination on removal was perfect. I use cardboard to protect the radiator, but plywood will do. Many people overlook the marking of the pulleys. Instead of a tap hammer I use two long pry bars, but hey, whatever works. I've heard that story too about pre whatever, but after doing a couple of hundred of these water pumps, the dampner just has to come off.
