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Subject:AC Compressor Mount Bracket Removal - 2.1L WBX
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 19 May 2004 11:26:37 -0500

Anyone have any suggestions as to howe tho get this beastie loose so it
can be pulled???

I need to make a repair on the bushings for the bolts that hold the AC
compressor in place. Someone in the past screwed them up bigtime, and I
have left it untouched until now. But I need to work on the system,
remove the compressor for re-working of the mounting ears on the
compressor case, and some other stuff. Can't budge the bolts holding the
compressor to the mount bracket. So, thought I would just remove the
entire thing as one assembly. AC compressor, cast mount bracket and all.

Is there anything under that bracket I need to worry about. Is it just
surfave mounded or does it have a gasket under it and seals something.
Am I opening a can of worms??

I need to get the system repaired and serviced before it really gets hot
here so I'm getting on it.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver in Alabama