Need some timing belt help

blackandblueMR.2 · 06-18-2008, 10:49 PM

ok here it goes is there a write up already for the aw11 for changing the timing belt also i rounded the ac idle pully bolt off what is the best way to remove it or since im not going to reconnect the ac should i just cut it off and be done with it and if so whats the best way to cut it off please i need desperate help to get this done asap so i can drive again and stop relying on rides and the bus to get around

blackandblueMR.2 · 06-18-2008, 10:59 PM

also while im thinking about it how hard would it be to remove the ac compressor and neighboring assembly on my car bc the ac is very weak and i just remove the sunroof with the windows down on a hot day for fun anyways

2restomod · 07-02-2008, 06:29 PM

Sears (Craftsman) sells a set of stripped (rounded) bolt removers that fit on your socket wrench--probably the handiest tool I've ever bought. They bite right into the rounded off head.
Once you get the belt off it's pretty easy to remove the compressor. But first, you need to take off the a/c hoses to get to it. It's all right there in front of you (if you can find the 4 bolts under the oil

). Good luck, and I didn't tell you this, but be carefull when you loosen the a/c hoses because any remaining freon will come out at you!

tjmr2 · 07-04-2008, 12:14 AM

Block up the car and cut the AC belt off. All it drives is the AC.

Reach down from the top or up from the bottom and disconnect the AC clutch wire.

Then remove four bolts and the compressor will come loose from the engine. Use a wire and tie it up so it doesn't hang from the hoses.

Now you can get to the four bolts that hold the compressor mounting bracket to the block. Remove them and the bracket with it's offending stripped bolt will now be in your hands so you can work on the bench.

The bolt inside of the idle pulley must be loosened before the tension bolt can be turned.

Good luck!

06-18-2008, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackandblueMR.2 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: huntsville al Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Need some timing belt help ok here it goes is there a write up already for the aw11 for changing the timing belt also i rounded the ac idle pully bolt off what is the best way to remove it or since im not going to reconnect the ac should i just cut it off and be done with it and if so whats the best way to cut it off please i need desperate help to get this done asap so i can drive again and stop relying on rides and the bus to get around

07-02-2008, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
2restomod msnusers.com/mr2projects Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 377 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Sears (Craftsman) sells a set of stripped (rounded) bolt removers that fit on your socket wrench--probably the handiest tool I've ever bought. They bite right into the rounded off head. Once you get the belt off it's pretty easy to remove the compressor. But first, you need to take off the a/c hoses to get to it. It's all right there in front of you (if you can find the 4 bolts under the oil ). Good luck, and I didn't tell you this, but be carefull when you loosen the a/c hoses because any remaining freon will come out at you! Last edited by 2restomod; 07-02-2008 at 06:36 PM..

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06-18-2008, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackandblueMR.2 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: huntsville al Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	also while im thinking about it how hard would it be to remove the ac compressor and neighboring assembly on my car bc the ac is very weak and i just remove the sunroof with the windows down on a hot day for fun anyways

07-04-2008, 12:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
tjmr2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 410 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Block up the car and cut the AC belt off. All it drives is the AC. Reach down from the top or up from the bottom and disconnect the AC clutch wire. Then remove four bolts and the compressor will come loose from the engine. Use a wire and tie it up so it doesn't hang from the hoses. Now you can get to the four bolts that hold the compressor mounting bracket to the block. Remove them and the bracket with it's offending stripped bolt will now be in your hands so you can work on the bench. The bolt inside of the idle pulley must be loosened before the tension bolt can be turned. Good luck!