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Low87 · 08-06-2011, 10:08 AM

Trying to replace the a/c compressor today. Problem is that the 3 bolts holding the comp to the bracket are blocked by the front of the pulley. Any ideas?
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Low87 · 08-06-2011, 10:13 AM

Bolts slide out forwards. Needing about 1/8" more room.
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1LowToy · 08-06-2011, 05:50 PM

Pics?

What will you do to put it back on?

**truckdude239** · 08-06-2011, 05:55 PM

umm i need to see pictures to remenber what it looks liek and what i do i've done a few but can;t remenber frist hand

HTX86chevy · 08-06-2011, 10:42 PM

cut the bolt in half with a grinder and install a new one in the opposite direction.

Dan1969 · 08-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Remove the front pulley.

Low87 · 08-07-2011, 08:30 PM

Finally wiggled one out. Used that on the back end of the next one to hammer it through. Last one on the bottom, I had to hammer a flat spot on the pulley (couldn't get the pulley off) and got it out. Install of the new one went easy. Can't reverse the bolts, the heads are notched to fit an edge on the front of the bracket.
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Hevy · 08-08-2011, 10:35 AM

Those bolts usually have a flat side to the head so you can turn them and just barely wiggle them past the pulley.

Low87 · 08-08-2011, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hevy

Those bolts usually have a flat side to the head so you can turn them and just barely wiggle them past the pulley.

Yup, that's what I was counting on. Something was just enough outta whack that they wouldn't clear the pulley by about 1/8".

Hevy · 08-08-2011, 04:47 PM

I usually use a big pry bar to sneak 'em by.

08-06-2011, 10:08 AM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Can't remove a/c compressor?! Trying to replace the a/c compressor today. Problem is that the 3 bolts holding the comp to the bracket are blocked by the front of the pulley. Any ideas? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-06-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! Bolts slide out forwards. Needing about 1/8" more room. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-06-2011, 05:50 PM	#3
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! Pics? What will you do to put it back on?

08-06-2011, 05:55 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! umm i need to see pictures to remenber what it looks liek and what i do i've done a few but can;t remenber frist hand __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-06-2011, 10:42 PM	#5
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! cut the bolt in half with a grinder and install a new one in the opposite direction. __________________

08-07-2011, 10:04 AM	#6
Dan1969 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 76	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! Remove the front pulley.

08-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#7
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! Finally wiggled one out. Used that on the back end of the next one to hammer it through. Last one on the bottom, I had to hammer a flat spot on the pulley (couldn't get the pulley off) and got it out. Install of the new one went easy. Can't reverse the bolts, the heads are notched to fit an edge on the front of the bracket. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-08-2011, 10:35 AM	#8
Hevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 91	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! Those bolts usually have a flat side to the head so you can turn them and just barely wiggle them past the pulley.

08-08-2011, 04:47 PM	#10
Hevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 91	Re: Can't remove a/c compressor?! I usually use a big pry bar to sneak 'em by.



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