93 300E 2.8 water pump replacement
 

I did the searches and read benzmacs posts and the many other posts and saw the snap on tool i need

Question i have ,some have stated that all i need to do is remove the tensioner shock to get access to that lf bottom bolt remove the hoses and sensor wires , and looking at this it seems true , i have a solid steel tube that runs across the front of the head which connects to a rubber hose to the tank (may be mistaken to where this goes) How is that tube removed or does it come out with the pump

I am posting this because i am thinking that the 93 2.8 is a bit different than the earlier years that i have read instructions on.and the manuals i have looked at so far are general in nature that they are for 85-95 , i really need to get my hands on the actual shop manual for this year and model.

any help appreciated on someone that has done this on a 93 and up 300e

thanks and sorry for the repost

More info
chassis # 124.028
motor # 104.942

thats why im thinking different than the 103's

Held into pump housing with allen screw and clamp. Also screwed to the front cover. Should be removed before pump removal. Heater hose.