AC Compressor bolts, where are they?

[KEVINS]

I'm replacing head gaskets this week but I'm trying to figure out how to pull the AC compressor off so I can remove the mounting bracket off the head.. Where are the bolts and how many are there that hold the compressor to the bracket? Are they studs or bolts?

Sorry for this stupid question but it's 100* in the garage and I'm about ready to strangle the designer who designed these @#$%^ cars right after I put a match it..

Thanks for your kindness

ks

 

[87-WE2]

Check this thread. Post #11 has a fair diagram of how the accessories mount. Looks pretty bizarre.

http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/mystery-bracket.378931/#post-3034790

 

[fitz3820]

Some are easy to get to if you take the D/S front tire off.

 

[KEVINS]

Thanks guys.. I'm going to hit it again tonight..

ks

 

[ravege]

I replaced the compressor with a delete pulley. The hardest part of it is one of the bolts (or studs, there's a mixture) was obstructed by the idler, and one of the idler bolts was frozen. Some heat and big enough breaker bar got it off. Keep track of your studs/nuts/bolts/brackets, take pictures if you have to, tape and label stuff, you'll be glad you did.

 

[KEVINS]

One head is already off and the other may be off tonight depending on the heat.
What a PITA this has been..

KS