So I couldn't get to all the flat head screws on the pump to replace the diaphragm, so I figured I'd just remove the whole pump. Got all the screws out (just six, yay) but can't get the darn pump out of the car! Do I need to remove a belt or the fan shroud? The fan shroud is held back by the fan blades, and I am just stumped. It is almost 7 on friday, I have to be back to work by monday 7 am. Hoping you all can give me a tip on how to make it by then. I did play with the idea of just turning the pump to get at all the flat head screws, would be a pita but would work. I did get a glimpse of the bearings and race and the part seems intact so I'm getting excited to complete this and have a better working car. Tomorrow I get a new vacuum control valve, and that job seems to have loads more room to work.
Please, anyone, have you had this problem and how did you solve it? If I need to remove a fan belt, how do I go about doing that? This is for a '80 240d if that helps.

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