Help, this line is so frozen on there and where its at I cant seem get a good tool in there with any leverage to remove. Its basically the last line I have to disconnect before pulling my M20. Anyone else had this issue, what tool did you use?
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You can use a fan clutch wrench because its the same size. You can put a lot of leverage on the nut because they usually have a really long handle on them.
If that doesn't work you can loosen the two allen head bolts on the flange below it. Be careful when removing the flange from the compressor because there is a retainer and spring that can shoot off when withdrawing it. -
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When I pulled my M20 I left all the AC lines and compressor connected. I removed the washer fluid tank (one plastic screw holding it in place) , un bolted the compressor from the engine block and placed the compressor right where the washer tank once was. This was you don't need to re charge the system (assuming a M20 is going back in I suppose). Hope this helps others in the future..
I was even able to drop my S50 in place with the M20 compressor and lines still attached, you can see it in the left hand corner.
-Kevin
IMG_8009 by Kevin O'Brien, on Flickr
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^ Same. I disconnected the compressor with the hoses attached and hung it on the lip using a repurposed coat hangerComment
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I removed it with the clutch fan wrench.Comment
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