If you have a leak at the water pump, fix that before assuming a head gasket problem. My guess is still a head gasket, but I'd replace the water pump first. Big pain, ain't real cheap, but beats doing the head!
Peter
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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!
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