I prefer a 1" wide (25mm) putty knife to tap in around the edges of things like water pumps. I feel (don't have any real evidence) they it's less likely to do damage to the mating surfaces.
On Nov 13, 2007 5:46 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you use this method make sure you have the edge of the screwdriver on > the pump and not the engine block. Damage the pump and it doesn't matter - > damage the block and you have problems. The mating surface must be flat > so it meets the water pump and seals with the gasket. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com