thanks for all the advice!! I tried the steering belt pump, couldn't get two screw's out, so ended up just taking the fan shroud and radiator out. Shoulda done that from the getgo, as I had to spend an hour just getting the pump back on. Five of the six screws went back on fine, but that pesky one down below is a royal pita. Still tryin to get that one in, but glad that I am now able to get to all eight of the flat head screws out front. Mine did have a gasket (the pump), that I cleaned off and applied a tiny bead of gasket gunk to the outer edges of the pump, in case the pump doesn't seat perfectly again. I will have to order that gasket and put it on another day. Well, out to get that last allen head screw in the pump, and then for the replacing of the diaphragm. It's rainy and cold out, so I have a tarp up over the hood. Makes for hard work, but 3 flash lights have been helpful. So would a garage, eh?

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1980 240D 260k miles , the last car I will ever buy