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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by greenman100
Anyone have tips on pulling a top mount GT3076? I can't get to the bolt closest to the camera in this picture on the 4 bolt flange:



Because the coolant line is blocking it from above, and i can't get an open end wrench on the coolant line because there isnt enough room between the compressor and exhaust housings, and i cant get the exhaust housing off because i cant get to the bottom of the 6 bolts. Suggestions?
loosen the compressor housing and rotate it to a section with more clearance? I never had this problem because my 3071R had a smaller cover. I did have special wrenches that I narrowed with a grinder, though. If you rotate the compressor, be careful of the o-ring/gasket in there.
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