EnPro Industries (NPO) 8-K Changes in registrant's certifying accountant

Exhibit 16.1

November 18, 2003

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated November 18, 2003, of EnPro Industries, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the first five paragraphs on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP