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Originally Posted by duxthe1
On the 104.980, leave the water pump alone unless you absolutely have to replace it. There is a pipe that runs from the water pump back to the oil cooler at the oil filter housing. Once you disturb the pipe you're almost guaranteed to leak coolant at the oring in the oil cooler. Being that it sneaks under the intake manifold its a pretty big PITA to pull the pipe to replace that oring. If you are unfortunate enough to have to do the water pump, plan to replace the oring. Its a little easier while the pump is already out of the way.
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Its an M104.981, I never knew about the line you mentioned, A friend of mine with an Australian M104.980 said it was a nightmare job and mentioned an oil cooler line with a 15mm fitting, is that the one you are referring to?
Regardless of that line, Keeping in mind the bearing noise and the shaft play that I mentioned, Should I replace it? (Just the thought of putting everything back together and discovering a faulty pump kills me.)
Any more ideas on how to remove the pulley?