A/C Compressor removal
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Pensacola Florida
A/C Compressor removal
I've done some searching and can't find a clear answer as to how to get at the elusive torx bolt holding on the a/c bracket. Do I need to remove the belt tensioner to access it? And if so, is the tensioner just held on by the one bolt that is visible on the front. I am deleting the air pump asm and trying to get the metal air tube out...also for future info on replacing the water pump should that problem arise. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
As I recall, on my 86, I removed the tensioner by only removing the one bolt. The torx head bolt is location at the 6 o'clock position and to reach it you'll need a longish bit and align a notch with the head of the bolt. I recall the notch being in the compressor pulley.
Be sure to fully insert the bit into the head of the bolt so the bit won't slip, damaging the bolt's head. A replacement bolt is hard to find.
Jake
Be sure to fully insert the bit into the head of the bolt so the bit won't slip, damaging the bolt's head. A replacement bolt is hard to find.
Jake
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 260
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From: Pensacola Florida
As I recall, on my 86, I removed the tensioner by only removing the one bolt. The torx head bolt is location at the 6 o'clock position and to reach it you'll need a longish bit and align a notch with the head of the bolt. I recall the notch being in the compressor pulley.
Be sure to fully insert the bit into the head of the bolt so the bit won't slip, damaging the bolt's head. A replacement bolt is hard to find.
Jake
Be sure to fully insert the bit into the head of the bolt so the bit won't slip, damaging the bolt's head. A replacement bolt is hard to find.
Jake
Just started raining here, so I will do that tomorrow!
Thanks again!
