1966 Crown Coupe, 2016 200 S AWD, 1962 Lark Daytona V8.
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This bracket is probably important over the long term to 'steady' the water pump housing from engine vibration and to prevent leaks or housing breakage. Mitsubishi deemed it important enough to install it.
You may just have to loosen and not remove the bolts so that it can be moved to access the other w/pump bolts and to slip the old pump out.
The bracket-to-w/pump top bolt that you removed already is shorter than the others so that it can clear the intake manifold above it.
I wouldn't cut it.
I would also do valve cover gaskets and front cam seals for the oil leaks while you're in there.
You may just have to loosen and not remove the bolts so that it can be moved to access the other w/pump bolts and to slip the old pump out.
The bracket-to-w/pump top bolt that you removed already is shorter than the others so that it can clear the intake manifold above it.
I wouldn't cut it.
I would also do valve cover gaskets and front cam seals for the oil leaks while you're in there.