New guy here, need help swapping a compressor on an 89 P/U

[Greg McKee]

I need to replace the compressor on my 89 3.0I 4x4 pickup. I can't find a decent diagram to look at and see how many bolts to remove and their placement. HELP!

 

[Tony TRD]

I need to replace the compressor on my 89 3.0I 4x4 pickup. I can't find a decent diagram to look at and see how many bolts to remove and their placement. HELP!

Did you try a google search of images? Visit a local wrecking yard for a look see at a pulled engine assembly? Can’t be that difficult to swap out?

 

[Greg McKee]

Did you try a google search of images? Visit a local wrecking yard for a look see at a pulled engine assembly? Can’t be that difficult to swap out?

I looked up a picture of the part and found out what I needed to know. I've got compressor unbolted and unplugged, but now I can't get it out of the engine compartment no matter how I turn it. I've even removed parts in the way and still can't seem to thread it through. I removed the bolts from the bracket that the belt tensioner is mounted to, but the part doesn't seem to come loose. Back to youtube I guess.

 

[Greg McKee]

I even took the pulley off of the compressor, still didn't help.

 

[Tony TRD]

I even took the pulley off of the compressor, still didn't help.

Have you tried removing it from the bottom of the truck?

 

[Greg McKee]

Yes, that seems to be the only route, but I can't twist or turn it to fit through. I tried taking the bracket that holds the compressor and the tensioner pulley off, but even with the bolts out, it won't budge. I can't find out if it will break loose or if it is fixed to the engine block. If I could remove it, the process would be a breeze.

 

[Tony TRD]

Yes, that seems to be the only route, but I can't twist or turn it to fit through. I tried taking the bracket that holds the compressor and the tensioner pulley off, but even with the bolts out, it won't budge. I can't find out if it will break loose or if it is fixed to the engine block. If I could remove it, the process would be a breeze.

If you cannot budge the compressor I would believe that there is a bolt you missed that is holding it secure

 

[Greg McKee]

If you cannot budge the compressor I would believe that there is a bolt you missed that is holding it secure

All the bolts are out, the compressor is free.

 

[Tony TRD]

All the bolts are out, the compressor is free.

If you disconnect the engine mount and jack the engine over to the other side would you have more room to slide the compressor out?

 

[Greg McKee]

If you disconnect the engine mount and jack the engine over to the other side would you have more room to slide the compressor out?

Don't know, will check tomorrow.

 

[Greg McKee]

Don't know, will check tomorrow.

Compressor is out, I had to remove the manifold...…...and hold my mouth just right.

 

[Tony TRD]

Compressor is out, I had to remove the manifold...…...and hold my mouth just right.

Wooo Hooo !!!!

 

[rickc5]

Wow! That sounds crazy! I'm sure that "holding your mouth just right" was the key to success. Removing the manifold may have helped a bit.

 

[Greg McKee]

Wow! That sounds crazy! I'm sure that "holding your mouth just right" was the key to success. Removing the manifold may have helped a bit.

Well......it really was the manifold thingie.