AC Compressor Bracket Snapped
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AC Compressor Bracket Snapped
With the AC on, the drag on the engine has been noticeable, especially when it engages, though it has not been locking up any that I have noticed. Well the bracket holding the tensioner on cracked right in half while pulling out of Burger King, temperature spiked up to 272 F before I could get it somewhere and let it cool. It appears that it bent the tensioner itself a little as well.
Where is the best place to buy the bracket? I see plenty for 84-87 but not seeing any for 88-91 so far.
Where is the best place to buy the bracket? I see plenty for 84-87 but not seeing any for 88-91 so far.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shelbyville IN
With the AC on, the drag on the engine has been noticeable, especially when it engages, though it has not been locking up any that I have noticed. Well the bracket holding the tensioner on cracked right in half while pulling out of Burger King, temperature spiked up to 272 F before I could get it somewhere and let it cool. It appears that it bent the tensioner itself a little as well.
Where is the best place to buy the bracket? I see plenty for 84-87 but not seeing any for 88-91 so far.
Where is the best place to buy the bracket? I see plenty for 84-87 but not seeing any for 88-91 so far.
Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn Michigan
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HAve you tried contacting "See4Parts"?? He's a supporting vendor that sells lots of C4 stuff in the C4 Parts For Sale section.
There's another vendor "Northern Corvette" who sells used C4 stuff but he's in Ontario Canada.
There's another vendor "Northern Corvette" who sells used C4 stuff but he's in Ontario Canada.
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From: Dublin CA
Vader86.....did the whole bracket break into two separate sections? IF not, it can be welded. If you get a good welder who can weld aluminum, then the bracket will actually be stronger than new.
IF it is in two sections.....than go with the above.
IF it is in two sections.....than go with the above.
