hey i was wondering if u guys can help me out with my water pump problem

below u can see where the water pump is mounted and u can also see (in the read circle) the bit that is pertruding..

my problem is in the second pic, the mounting hole that lines up with that also has a pertruding bit (red circle)

now i tried pulling them off with pliers and that wont work, its the right part because it matches up perfectly except for the bit sticking out


what should i do?

keep pulling at it to get it off?

cut them both off (somehow)


your help is greatly appreciated guys.