A/C clutch removal tool

[Steve Sears]

Kneale,
How about the tools at Eagle Bay Commons?
http://www.mvpro.com/mall/ac_tools_5.asp#99-1011
I can't remember what they charged me for the tool+shipping, but it worked
on the Nippondenso in my 5ktq.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net>
> Subject: A/C clutch removal tool
> To: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <4.1.20050808172303.01087bb8 at pop.coslink.net>
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> I'm having no luck finding a substitute method for removing the A/C clutch
> on my 200q20v.  The VW 1623 tool threads into the clutch and has a smaller
> threaded push rod that pushes against the compressor shaft to remove the
> clutch.  The thread inside the clutch apparently is a 24 mm with a 2.5
> pitch.  I thought a bolt that size could be drilled and tapped to make my
> own extracting tool.  However, no fastener supplier locally has or can get
> a 24 mm X 2.5 pitch bolt for me.   I had no problem holding the clutch
> steady with waterpump pliers  to remove its retaining nut.  Any
suggestions?