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Third bolt on AC compressor

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YOUR RESEARCHThird bolt on AC compressor

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Check threads once the engine is out

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I�ll check the threads once the engine is out.
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Disconnect ac lines

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Check threads once the engine is out

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I�ll check the threads once the engine is out.
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Third bolt on AC compressor

Disconnect ac lines

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm moving the AC to drop the engine. The rear notorious bolt appears to be stripped? I removed the front two which were easy. The compressor now moves as if the rear bolt is loose. The bolt feels like it is not completely seated flush. I was hoping someone left it loose.......No such luck. It does not appear to turn. I tried various iterations of extension socket from between the manifold branches but it is not moving. I'm now deciding between just draining the AC system with a vacuum kit and tank or removing the intake manifold on the passenger side for better access. What would be best access for this? Maybe drop the motor to the crossmember which is still in place to have more space? Thanks

POST 2Original post

Recently removed mine but didn't have this problem. Your description does not sound like a stripped bolt, but one that has been cross threaded and seized in place. Try shimming bottom of compressor to put tension on bolt head, then removing the third bolt.

POST 3Original post

Turn the bolt with more force and it will either unscrew or break off. Either way you can drill out the remnants and put in a helicoil after the engine is removed.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks, I did get it to move a little with a longer bar. I think it will just need the threads fixed once it's out of the car.

POST 5Original post

Disconnect the ac lines Remove the engine. Reach in from the gearbox side and access the difficult bolt. May need to remove the heat exchanger.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Finally got the third bolt out. I�ll check the threads once the engine is out. Thanks for the suggestions.

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