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Plug Change 71 LS5 w/ AC,4 done,the rest...ideas?

Posted: 9/10/09 6:50pm Message 11 of 12
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Lino Lakes, MN - USA
Joined: 1/8/2009
Posts: 138
Vette(s): 71 Coupe LS5 454 Auto
Almost forgot...
I'm trying to take out or slip my compressor aside (brake line replacement, rrrrrr). I've unbolted 3 bolts:
1st) the large (3/4 I believe) bracket bolt by engine side.
2nd) A smaller (1/2") one under the compressor through the A-arm flap.
3rd) on the back of compressor bolt
 
Compressor still won't come out. It lifts up an inch and swivels towards/away from engine, but it's still hanging up, seems from the front somewhere. 
 
I've checked everywhere. What am I missing?



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Plug Change 71 LS5 w/ AC,4 done,the rest...ideas?

Posted: 9/15/09 12:24pm Message 12 of 12
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Lino Lakes, MN - USA
Joined: 1/8/2009
Posts: 138
Vette(s): 71 Coupe LS5 454 Auto
Changed wires today- actually wasn't too bad.
 
It still is difficult reaching the #2 and #4 front passenger cylinders.
 
I went through the A-arm flap/wheel well for the first front one, and from above, using your right hand you can barely get it on. 
 
I have medium sized hands. Anyone with large mitts is going to have fits.
 
Otherwise, I'd fire her up but I have the front passenger hard line to swap in- not looking forward to it.
 



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