John,
I'm going to try and use an s-wrench and then if that doesn't work
out, move the a/c compressor.  Do you remember offhand what size allen
socket the a/c compressor bracket uses?

TIA,
Sudhir

On 3/5/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> > ok, so one nut left to remove on the rear collector and i can't figure
> > out how to get to it without removing the water pump and a/c
> > compressor.  any thoughts?
>
>
> I don't think the water pump is in the way so much as the AC compressor.
> Looking at through my picture library, I think if you knock that compressor
> loose you ought to be able to reach it pretty easily from above.
> <http://raq.foodhammer.net/pics/exhaust.JPG>
> --
> John Bange
> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"