So this happened (ac compressor content)

[jboogie13]

My issue is the broken tab on the AC compressor that locks the belt tensions

Ive been having issues with my alternator/belt and i just replaced my alternator only to find this tab broken...i think i know why my belt slips!  

I'm thinking of having a welding shop weld a tab back on just so i can hold tension as the AC system doesnt work anyways but i would like to keep it installed for a future owner who desired to fix it. Unless someone has a Compressor they would be willing too hook me up with?  i have a few IP's than can be used as cores for trade and some other misc parts. any help is appreciated!

I should mention that this is on a 1991 ECO diesel

[vanbcguy]

I seem to recall that the compressor has 4 mounting tabs and can be rotated around to the next good one in such a situation... No need to have it welded.

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[jboogie13]

I seem to recall that the compressor has 4 mounting tabs and can be rotated around to the next good one in such a situation... No need to have it welded.

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I never thought of that! can anybody confirm? I will be taking a look tomorrow. Thanks so much for the info.

[bbob203]

can't be rotated tabs are specific location. just scraped an ac compressor 

[jboogie13]

can't be rotated tabs are specific location. just scraped an ac compressor 

any input on getting it welded?

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

I have a compressor (deleted ac) from my Eco if you need one.

[jboogie13]

I have a compressor (deleted ac) from my Eco if you need one.

ok, i will contact you shortly, i have read an even mix of people saying it is rotate-able and some saying it's not. i will be taking a look today.

[CRSMP5]

tabs pretty much same.. but line fittings/clutch wire.. no so simple to move...

[jboogie13]

tabs pretty much same.. but line fittings/clutch wire.. no so simple to move...

i would rather extend a wire and cap some refrigerant lines than pay for a new compressor haha,

[jboogie13]

good news! I was sucessful in indexing the compressor 90 degrees, and everything bolted up great. since my system was empty already, i just had to crack the b-nuts on the lines to the compressor before i rotated it, then tightened the down once it was installed again. Re-routed the clutch wire and everything worked out. thanks for all the help everyone!