Re: 16th and 17th Series V-12 Water Pump Removal

Posted by Tim Cole On 2009/7/13 19:54:50

Well, here is the scoop. I had a 14th series V-12 come in today with ignition problems. There is lots of room in front of the fan on the car - over 3 inches. So that one should allow for removal.

However, according to Turnquist's book to accommodate the shorter wheelbase on the 16th-17th series cars the motor was moved forward right up against the radiator with maybe only an inch clearance. Unless someone has a 38-39 on which they have actually managed to remove the water pump my conclusion is that the nose has to come off.