Hi Pilot Man:
I have to remove and replace the water pump on the 1985 380SE. The crankshaft pulley seems to be in the way of the bottom bolt of the water pump. I have already tried aligning the water pump bolt with the recess on the crankshaft pulley but still not enough room to remove it. Are there any other tricks to replacing the water pump without removing the crankshaft pulley? Thanks.