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Old Sep 3, 2020 | 04:10 PM
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I am replacing my AC compressor that had an issue and I purchased the dowel sleeves (03L-260-817) to insert in the bolt mount holes between the compressor and the mounting bracket but the sleeves do not fit. Do I need a special tool to press them in or should it slide in easily? Has anyone here skipped using them? Will I really have an issue lining up the compressor without the sleeves? I junked my old compressor and do not recall if there were sleeves in it.
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I just removed my compressor while the engine was out and I don’t remember any sleeves. I can check my Erwin manual in the morning and I can check on the compressor next time in the garage.

edit. I looked up the sleeves on the web so I know what to look for on the car

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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Valpo A7
I just removed my compressor while the engine was out and I don’t remember any sleeves. I can check my Erwin manual in the morning and I can check on the compressor next time in the garage.

edit. I looked up the sleeves on the web so I know what to look for on the car
Ok thank you! That would be great!
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Sleeves look to be pressed into the compressor housing. When I tightened the bolts they just sucked up in place on the bracket they mount into
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 10:17 AM
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Thanks for the help. I went ahead and installed the compressor without the sleeves. Just bolted it as tight as I could. Hopefully it stays put
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Originally Posted by grenadianaudi
Thanks for the help. I went ahead and installed the compressor without the sleeves. Just bolted it as tight as I could. Hopefully it stays put
That may not be a very good idea! The sleeves are there for a reason.
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