Do I know how difficult a/c compressors are to remove?
I have been fussing with this set up since 1981 on my rabbit diesel....
Back then I didn't have a Bentley for it but just a Haynes. And it took me about 6 years before I found what was to me the hidden bolt...
On a side note the adjuster bracket for belt tension on a 86 (barrel bolt design) is far superior than the 90 pos toothed gear arrangement, and have converted both of my 90 cabs over to the older style, as getting belt tension is a piece of cake....
I spect I have removed and replaced that part about 30 or 50 times over the years on various cabbies/rabbits that I have owned. The first time is a beatch, but the proper amount of fussiness and never-seize makes it almost enjoyable the next times....
81 1.6 gas know how
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Briano1234
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Re: 81 1.6 gas know how
Briano
Yes as matter of fact, I have the Luck o'the Irish...everything I touch turns to fertilizer of the bovine variety.
You can lead a user to a link, but you can't make him Click....
Yes as matter of fact, I have the Luck o'the Irish...everything I touch turns to fertilizer of the bovine variety.
You can lead a user to a link, but you can't make him Click....
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randy1234
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- What year is your cabby?: 1981
- Do you own a Cabriolet?: Yes
Re: 81 1.6 gas know how
Finally had an "Ahha" moment on this removal project. I did not know there were bolts holding on the AC bracket that were hidden behind the timing belt cover. 
Now after removing everything, I am trying to create a better way to mount the alternator and to leave the AC pump off. There are not any yards around here that I know of in order to find take-offs, but I will be looking.
Randy
Now after removing everything, I am trying to create a better way to mount the alternator and to leave the AC pump off. There are not any yards around here that I know of in order to find take-offs, but I will be looking.
Randy