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Subject:Re: Head removal question for you 2.1 experts
From:Jim Felder
Date:Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:27:12 -0500

And why would I need to remove the compressor? It seem like removing the AC
compressor mount would be enough.

Thanks,

Jim

On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

>  the PS bracket is mounted to the right head with 3 bolts.
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> 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.
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>  On 9/22/2012 3:40 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> Jim
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