M10 X 38 X 1.5 pitch. That insert is also designed to move slightly, it
can be replaced. Do not through bolt as this can push the insert in to
far placing undue stress on the compressor mounting ear and cracking the
casting. Grinding the outside of the bolt head will make it easier to
pass the pulley when installing.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of John Rodgers
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 11:59 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size

Anyone know the thread size for the rear (the one towards the rear of
the vehicle) cap screw that holds the A/C to the mount on the engine on
a 2.1L?  The last shop that worked on my A/C buggered the threads by
cross threading the screw. This looks like a steel threaded insert
pressed into an aluminum bracket. I would like to retap the threads and
put in a new screw.

I know, I know, I can just put in a through bolt with a nut on it, but I
would rather make it as original.

Thanks,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver