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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. Thanks, Csaba |
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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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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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Tony H W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe Manual transmission Past cars: Porsche 914 2.0 '64 Jaguar XKE Roadster '57 Oval Window VW '71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new '73 Toyota Celica GT |
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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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Tony H W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe Manual transmission Past cars: Porsche 914 2.0 '64 Jaguar XKE Roadster '57 Oval Window VW '71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new '73 Toyota Celica GT |
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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.
Best Regards, David
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_____________________________________________ 2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles 1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles _____________________________________________ |
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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. Csaba |
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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.
Best Regards, David
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_____________________________________________ 2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles 1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles _____________________________________________ |
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