One of my 3 rear CRD pump bolts has a stripped head. I'm guessing it was from the last guy who put it back together (possibly with a rattle gun).

It's a bit of tight spot, the closest to the engine, I can feel it but can't see it.

It's got me wondering if the pump can still be removed easily enough by removing the timing chain cover and accessing the 5 forward facing bolts holding the pump mounting bracket in place. Once it's out of the engine, I'd be able to have a better crack at removing the damaged bolt. It would also be a good opportunity to replace the timing chain.

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