When I did my 240D one of the water pump bolts broke so I had to pull the housing too. If you're lucky you can pull just the pump.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine