A/C Compressor Removal

[teeerex]

Hi all,

I'm hoping somebody has some experience of this and can help me out please ...

I've removed most of the a/c from my 99 C4 in an effort to reduce weight (car is mostly stripped so decided to remove the a/c in a 'mad moment'..)

Anyway, I've removed everything but can't seem to remove the compressor (the heavy bit!) from the engine. I've changed the V-Belt to the non-a/c one, undone the two bolts on the front of the compressor (they snapped mind you but no big deal until I decide to put it back..), undone all the hoses but the compressor is still held in place. It's 'loose' but seems to be fixed at the back somehow. It moves from side to side, but not up and down.

Does anybody know if there is a third bolt anywhere and can you can get to it without dropping the engine to remove the inlet pipes ? I've removed half of the throttle body in an effort to see the problem but can't see what is keeping it fixed in place.

Many Thanks,

Richard.

[Loren]

Richard,

I sent you a PM...

[teeerex]

Richard,

I sent you a PM...

Loren, fantastic, just what I needed - I knew there was another fixing there somewhere !

Many Thanks,

Richard.

[an86carrera]

So what is the secret??

Thanks, my fingers are bleeding trying to get out the third bolt, not to menting my nerves;o)

any tips or tricks needed.

[Loren]

So what is the secret??

Thanks, my fingers are bleeding trying to get out the third bolt, not to menting my nerves;o)

any tips or tricks needed.

Good grief you are not asking what me what I said 3 years ago are you? :)

I sent you a PM.

[an86carrera]

Thanks Loren.

I found an easy way to get to that bolt, just remove the center section of the manifold with the throttle body and you can reach in with an open end wrench, 10 minutes that way.

[an86carrera]

Oh yeah, the engine is out :

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/an86...mview=slideshow