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Subject:Re: Head removal question for you 2.1 experts
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:20:56 -0700

the PS bracket is mounted to the right head with 3 bolts.

the AC compressor bracket is mounted to the block only, on the left side.
the bracket can just stay on the engine block while you remove the AC
compressor.

On 9/22/2012 3:40 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
> I know (or rather I think I know) that on the right side head, the PS pump
> bracket uses the head for at least one of its mounting holes. But on the
> left side head, does the air conditioner similarly use that head for
> mounting?
>
> Every time I do this job, I discover something that is often part of the
> instructions but doesn't actually need to be done. Just checking in advance
> of trying.
>
> Jim
>