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ac compressor remove and replace 1996 960 900

posted by  sasjzl on  Tue Aug 3 13:52 CST 2010
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The battle is o'er and I am not too worse for the wear. If I had to remove and replace the AC compressor on my 1996 960 again it would take a fraction of the time it took this time. Probably alot less scratches and foul language.

The most important note is that it is not necessary to remove the power steering pump or the alternator. I did remove the air filter housing just to get more room. I was on top and below many times. If I have to do it again it would be once from the top and then remove from below. The hardest part is getting to the most inboard bolt which is one of two that you just back out and do not remove because of a very sturdy bracket it backs up against. The other thing that threw me was replacing it with the inboard bracket that it uses to have threads for those two troublesome inboard bolts. I ended up super gluing nuts (14mm) in place of the bracket. I found it impossible to keep the bracket in position while replacing.

Please write me if you have any questions. It really is not that bad. If I can do it any of youse can too. Tomorrow I bring it down to my favorite local indy and see if we have any leaks when he evacuates and fills it up with good old American R134a. Wish me luck.

Jim Lee






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