1990 Mercedes Benz 560sel Water Pump Replacement

1990 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEL
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RDCBENZ
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1990 Mercedes Benz 560sel V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 200k miles

Can water pump be replaced without having to remove the V-belt pulley? If V-belt pulley must be removed, how does one prevent crankshaft from rotating while removing the 27 mm bolt? Put distributor back on to track any crankshaft rotation, hope timing isn't compromised.
Thank you for your response.
Jun 20, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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DAVE H
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Hello .. thanks for the donation.

WATER PUMP R & I
REMOVAL
Disconnect necessary water hoses and components from water pump housing. Remove distributor and 8 water pump mounting bolts. Remove pump from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Jun 28, 2010 at 4:59 AM
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DAVE H
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The Reply was step by step instructions from the Repair Manual ... it does not state anywhere to remove the belt ? I guess some people are just too "know it ALL" to accept the correct advice ?? .. thanks for the feedback
Jun 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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