how to remove torx bolt from AC compressor?
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From: charlotte nc
how to remove torx bolt from AC compressor?
I have an 86 coupe that was making a screeching noise that I traced to a bolt under the AC compressor that has either backed out or broken off and is hitting the AC clutch pulley. I know that it has a torx head and is ground flat on one side, but I cannot get it past the AC clutch. I have tried to take out the other mounting bolts but one is blocked by the AC hoses on the back side and the other is blocked by the valve cover. I seems that every route I take is stimeyed by something. I am so frustrated that i AM ABOUT TO TAKE A BIG HAMMER TO IT!!! Can someone please tell me how to get that #@*^%$%# bolt out with out dismantling the whole Fing car. Please!!!
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Yeah, but I think the threads on it are too long so it backs out and hits the clutch, you may have to loosen the other bracket bolts and pull it forward a bit to unthread that bolt all the way, then slide it out using the notch.
You don't have to remove that bolt by the valve cover. Loosen the a/c bracket and compressor as one piece.
You don't have to remove that bolt by the valve cover. Loosen the a/c bracket and compressor as one piece.
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From: Kempner Texas
On my 86, all I do is remove the serpentine belt, turn the A/C pulley as I felt underneath it with my hand (at about 6 o'clock) until I felt the notch.
With the notch positioned at 6 o'clock the long bolt could be loosened and it slide right out.
Jake
With the notch positioned at 6 o'clock the long bolt could be loosened and it slide right out.
Jake
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Mine has an after market compressor that does not have the notch. It must not be for a vette. It was on ther when I bought it. i have ordered an AC clutch puller and I will pull the clutch. barring that , I will pull the entire bracket off. I probably need to do that to get the broken end of the bolt out anyway. What a PITA! Thanks guys!
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Mine has an after market compressor that does not have the notch. It must not be for a vette. It was on ther when I bought it. i have ordered an AC clutch puller and I will pull the clutch. barring that , I will pull the entire bracket off. I probably need to do that to get the broken end of the bolt out anyway. What a PITA! Thanks guys!
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