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Old 02-15-2013, 01:22 AM
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Removing AC bracket - w108 4.5

Does the A/C compressor need to be removed to get its bracket unbolted from the engine block?
Reason is the crank pulley hits the A/C bracket and won't come off.
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Old 02-18-2013, 01:11 AM
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Answer is no, I was able to remove the bracket without removing the AC compressor from it, but there are some bolts that are hard to find, especially under 40 years of grime.

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Old 02-21-2013, 10:11 PM
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There are a few difficult to locate bolts-there are 1 or 2 that go into the timing cover and 1 up underneath that can only be felt but not seen. I removed the AC bracket from a 4.5 engine that was out of the car and had trouble. The manual says to remove the compressor and bracket as a unit. I can take a picture of the removed bracket if you like so you can see where the holes are.
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Old 02-21-2013, 10:21 PM
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I just noticed you got the bracket off-sorry for the uneeded post. hope all goes well with your project.
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Just out of curiosity, is it difficult to R&R the A/C compressor in a 108/109? I think I'll be doing this job shortly on mine and curious to know what I'm up against.

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Old 02-23-2013, 10:14 AM
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I did not remove the compressor from its bracket, so I'm not sure.
I removed the compressor from my spare engine, but that is from a '76 SL.
That was not too difficult. You may consider power washing the area so you can see all the bolts.

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Old 02-23-2013, 10:25 AM
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Vandor, I understand you're in Ft. Worth, correct? I'm in Dallas. Once you get your car up and running, it would be great to see it all put together. Send me a PM sometime and we'll meet up.

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