It’s that moment when you snap a bolt on a hard to reach area
…..and then a second one goes
, I tend to save profanities for special occasions.
So with both bolts gone I’m stuck with 1 of 2 options unless anyone can think of anything else.
I have a 1998 C280 W202 V6 Estate
1. Remove the radiator to get better access and drill the rest of the snapped bolts out. I have a heavy drill or a Dremel. I couldn’t find any links to doing it this way.
2. As I’m replacing the water pump anyway, to angle grind the unit (carefully) as close to the bolts as possible and pull it out through force. Obviously I don’t want to damage anything on the engine mount so is there anything behind the water pump that could be damaged. I’m aware the mating surface where the water pump meets the engine needs to be completely smooth so I’ll be careful if using the angle grinder.
3. Will Mercedes still carry the bolts? As I’m not sure which one needs replacing I’m thinking of getting a set.
Thanks


So with both bolts gone I’m stuck with 1 of 2 options unless anyone can think of anything else.
I have a 1998 C280 W202 V6 Estate
1. Remove the radiator to get better access and drill the rest of the snapped bolts out. I have a heavy drill or a Dremel. I couldn’t find any links to doing it this way.
2. As I’m replacing the water pump anyway, to angle grind the unit (carefully) as close to the bolts as possible and pull it out through force. Obviously I don’t want to damage anything on the engine mount so is there anything behind the water pump that could be damaged. I’m aware the mating surface where the water pump meets the engine needs to be completely smooth so I’ll be careful if using the angle grinder.
3. Will Mercedes still carry the bolts? As I’m not sure which one needs replacing I’m thinking of getting a set.
Thanks