In a message dated 2/12/00 10:43:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
<< Hi everyone.....after noticing some rattling noises coming from my engine, I looked under the hood and saw the A/C compressor is only being held on by the tensioning bolts. The long bolt going through the A/C bracket (on the engine side) is missing. I bought a new one from the dealership (only $1.85!), and tried putting it in but something's blocking it. I have a feeling part of the old one sheared off and is stuck way inside there. Is there anything I can do to get it out? Do I just need to replace the whole bracket? I'd rather not go to that much trouble if there's an easier solution. >> I have the exact same thing. Unfortunately, I haven't done a damn thing to fix it in 2 years. Other than a little noise and of course being unable to use the a/c, it's been NO problem...yet! I did, however, go to the junkyard and get another alt/a/c/water pump/whatever--bracket in case something does happen or I finally decide to fix the damn thing. The only other alternative (due to the angle) is to go from shop to shop to find someone willing to extract or tap a new hole or try it yourself. That has always been such a pain in the arse for me that I much prefer unbolting all that mess and popping a new bracket on...I believe all those brackets are the same for 8 and 16v cars but I am not sure...anybody????????? Good luck, Philip _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
