3SFE Compressor Pulley Removal

[toyrolla]

Ok Guys...

Since my compressor went out on my I4 (bad pulley), I decided to remove the pulley from the compressor, giving me enough clearance to run the non-AC drive belt. This way, I can still drive the car until I'm ready to replace the compressor, recharge the system, etc....

Bad part is that the bolt to the pulley is a pain to get to.

I was under the impression that the bolt is a 10mm bolt.

The clutch to the compressor is really messed up. I managed to pry out the plate that's bolted in with the 3 screws. The clutch is loose inside the pulley, but now I'm having a hard time removing the main bolt to the pulley; with hopes of eventually working the pulley off.

The rest of the compressor can sit there for all I care, until later....

Advice anyone?

Thanks!

[Tercel GTS]

Start looking for clips

[88 LE]

Did you unbolt the compressor from the block?

I took alook at mine and all I see is a bolt in the middle of the pulley.

[Nico]

I had the same problem when I installed a/c on mine as I didn't get the new belt very quickly and i didn't want to remove the compressor . What I did (I know this is not a "perfect" solution but it did work : I unbolt all compressor bolts half way, so that there was just a very little space between the compressor and the block, inserted a small bolt at both upper compressor bolts (between compressor and engine block) and rebolt the compressor : the space you get is just what you need to get the non a/c belt run properly .

What I would do later (when you have time) is replace your current compressor with a used one.

[toyrolla]

Hey Nico, that's a good idea. Those bolts have length, so I should be able to take advantage of the length just to give me enough clearance.

Later on, I plan to replace the compressor.

I'll try that and let you know how I make out....

Thanks Guys!

[Nico]

Originally posted by toyrolla
Hey Nico, that's a good idea. Those bolts have length, so I should be able to take advantage of the length just to give me enough clearance.

Later on, I plan to replace the compressor.

I'll try that and let you know how I make out....

Thanks Guys!

No problem !!! At least this shouldn't cost you anything in the meantime...

Good luck !

[toyrolla]

Update:

My attempts to move up the compressor worked like a charm.

I have ample clearance for the belt to run, and my daily grinder is running good! Cost me a few frosebit fingers, but HEY, I got it working, so I don't care....

Thanks Nico, 88LE, and Tercel GTS for your insight and assistance.

[Nico]

Nice to hear you got it !