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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 06:31 PM
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I am replacing accumulator on my 1980 and I have did everything except stand on my head to get the bottom line nut off, wont budge. Is there any orher way besides cutting , not a big deal, like to screw off if I could.
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 07:05 PM
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try from under the car. There is a small dust shield that is held in place by 3 or 4 bolts. Take it off and everything is right there in front of you. Then you might get the leverage you need to break it loose.
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Originally Posted by kanvasman
try from under the car. There is a small dust shield that is held in place by 3 or 4 bolts. Take it off and everything is right there in front of you. Then you might get the leverage you need to break it loose.
That and take the grille off of the fender. You can bring another hand in from a different direction.

The top nut is what got me. I had to fabricate a wrench to get in there.

The screws mentioned by kanvasman....




Craig

Here are the three screws that kanvasman mentioned...

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Thankyou for help, had to cut the bottom low pressure pipe , the old male end of tube is so fused on. Going to replace the line after all.
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Thankyou for help, had to cut the bottom low pressure pipe , the old male end of tube is so fused on. Going to replace the line after all.
You are welcome.


Let me know if you need anymore help on the AC job. I have replaced my accumulator twice. I"ve been down that road.
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What is the symptom that it's time to replace the accumulator?
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What is the symptom that it's time to replace the accumulator?
replacing compressor.
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