Psych0matt Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I got the three mounting bolts off, only one gave me an issue, but now I have to try to get the ac lines off, and there's not really any room. I'm still debating removing all the ac stuff entirely, but that seems like even more work. For now I just want to throw another hopefully good one on. Anyone have any suggestions how they got the lines off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 You should be able to get at it with a wrench. What motor is in that car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 LQ1 5 speed, with AIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) One disconnects the a/c lines flange before unbolting the compressor, if necessary pull out the rad fans first (secondary) to get the needed maneuvering room. The flange bolt is on the rad side of the compressor. Edited April 10, 2014 by 55trucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 There's one line or two? I see two spots on the other compressor, I assumed it had two lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 negative M'boy, there is a single block that both suction & discharge sides are piped into and that block is held by one bolt to the end of the compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 It's a stud with a nut? If so than I see it, it'll just take some maneuvering to get to. Then the line just pulls out? To verify: three bolts to bracket, one plug, and a nut that Honda the line in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Yes, it's a stud with a nut on it holding both lines to the compressor. Remove the nut, and pull off the lines. And yes, it takes some maneuvering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharged400sbc Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 save the gasket washers-some cars can have two different thickness seals with some aftermarket compressors. I highly suggest cleaning the area real well with brake cleaner and compressed air to remove any chance at contamination...the pumps usually have screens but why risk shit...stretch a small square of plastic garbage bag over the cleaned line end if it'll be open for more than a short time...the longer its open the longer your drawdown time needs to be to remove moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'm still debating just throwing a delete pulley on it, since I rarely use it, but it would be nice to have... Decisions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 For reference: http://60degreev6.com/content.php/227-V5-A-C-compressor-teardown-re-seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 ^ I strenuously disagree with *saving* the old O-rings, toss them & spend $10 on a new kit for the compressor, why would you go to all the time & effort of installing a replacement compressor and NOT install new O-rings? The old ones will be compressed & bound to leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharged400sbc Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 cheapest ac delete is to tear down the compressor and just use the front cover/mount and the pulley/bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharged400sbc Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 ^ I strenuously disagree with *saving* the old O-rings, toss them & spend $10 on a new kit for the compressor, why would you go to all the time & effort of installing a replacement compressor and NOT install new O-rings? The old ones will be compressed & bound to leak. for reference I used to get paid to fix botched home repairs...more than a few were from using the wrong seals in the "kit" of a cheapo reman. always smart to save the old gaskets for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 cheapest ac delete is to tear down the compressor and just use the front cover/mount and the pulley/bearing That's not a bad idea actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I think my delete pulley set me back like $17. You really have to want a hollow A/C compressor to waste your time tesring one apart to save $17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I think my delete pulley set me back like $17. You really have to want a hollow A/C compressor to waste your time tesring one apart to save $17. I'll waste whatever time I want, thanks. Also, I can't find them any cheaper than about $25. I just thought it might be an option, hadn't looked into it yet :thumbsup:My biggest concern is getting the bearing chirping to go away, working AC is not the top priority. I just don't want to tear the rest of the AC stuff out either, so I'm still debating what I want to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 So I got all three bolts out and the lines off, but the compressor still seems to be tight in there. So my two questions are A) Do I just have to work really really hard to get it loose, and it slides toward the front? where can I actually get it out? Doesn't look like theres enough room toward the wheel well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharged400sbc Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 there is usually a small bracket at the rear of the compressor that bolts it to the block near the a_c lines yes it's wives forward to the front you may have to un thread the studs or remove the bracket off the block. it should come through the wheel well though you may have to pull the starter n pull it out that direction if you can't its been awhile since I've tackled a dual overhead cam 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifty Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I highly suggest a new dryer and orifice tube if you decide to replace the compressor to null the chance of trashing the new one. A/c is gold in Texas so we don't mess around haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifty Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Also... I had to remove the starter to get mine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't remember ever having to drop a starter to get at a 3.4 compressor. Remove the fans and use some swivel sockets to get at the back mounting bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't remember ever having to drop a starter to get at a 3.4 compressor. Remove the fans and use some swivel sockets to get at the back mounting bolts. did you have an issue with the fan hitting the front valve cover? I got the fan loose but couldnt get it past, so I sild it to the side just enough to get the stud bolt off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Also, Chris, did you still take it out the wheel well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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