[Vwdiesel] AC Removal

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I think the engineering (or lack of) when it comes to that part of the VW
totally beyond my comprehension.  I have had to build custom tools to get
that bracket off even with the engine OUT of the car.  Then I modified the
bracket so that normal tools could be used to put it back on and off.  You
can use a oxy-acetylene torch to remove the A/C pump pulley, and anything
else in there that defies normal wisdom in its bass ackwards conception as
far as I am concerned.

I cannot remember if I had to remove the crank pulleys and the upper and
lower timimg belt cover to expose the bracket bolt you speak of.  All I
remember is a nighmare of a job to remove this bracket and the water pump.

Rob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pam & Doug Boes" <db53248 at alltel.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 6:06 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] AC Removal


> Is there a method for removing the front pivot bolt when removing the AC
> Compressor? Mine seems partially obstructed by the pulley so I can't get
> a socket onto it. Is the AC Compressor pulley removable with the engine
> in the car?
>
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