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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: jboogie13 on April 23, 2013, 04:59:37 pm

Title: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: jboogie13 on April 23, 2013, 04:59:37 pm: (http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m439/black9label13/2013-04-23190319_zpsd12bb00e.jpg) (http://s334.photobucket.com/user/black9label13/media/2013-04-23190319_zpsd12bb00e.jpg.html)

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
Title: Re: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: vanbcguy on April 23, 2013, 06:11:04 pm: 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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Title: Re: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: jboogie13 on April 23, 2013, 06:26:08 pm: Quote from: vanbcguy on April 23, 2013, 06:11:04 pm
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.
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: bbob203 on April 24, 2013, 01:02:56 am: can't be rotated tabs are specific location. just scraped an ac compressor :-[
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: jboogie13 on April 24, 2013, 05:01:57 am: Quote from: bbob203 on April 24, 2013, 01:02:56 am
can't be rotated tabs are specific location. just scraped an ac compressor :-[

any input on getting it welded?
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on April 24, 2013, 05:47:52 am: I have a compressor (deleted ac) from my Eco if you need one.
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: jboogie13 on April 24, 2013, 06:04:16 am: Quote from: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on April 24, 2013, 05:47:52 am
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.
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: CRSMP5 on April 24, 2013, 06:33:22 am: tabs pretty much same.. but line fittings/clutch wire.. no so simple to move...
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: jboogie13 on April 24, 2013, 06:55:33 am: Quote from: CRSMP5 on April 24, 2013, 06:33:22 am
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,
Title: Re: So this happened (ac compressor content)
Post by: jboogie13 on April 25, 2013, 05:00:42 am: 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!