I am trying to remove the a/c compressor from my Mondi cab 3.2. I can get the two bolts that hold the bracket on the engine to the bracket on the compressor, but the adjuster bolt access is stopping me in my tracks. After numerous contorsions and arm bruising, I can get a 13mm wrench on it, but can't turn the wrench, it doesn't seem to have rotational clearance relative to the bracket casting. Do I loosen the adjuster bolt, and then unwind the adjuster screw fully to remove the unit? I would appreciate some help, this must be a routine item for the a/c belt tensioning? Do I get at from the top of the engine bay? It seems to far back towards the firewall to reach from this way.I am working though the wheel well...
To quote No Doubt from a previous thread "Ferrari thoughtfully put an access panel to the engine behind the rear seats in the Mondial, so you can reach the front of the engine without taking the engine out by simply opening that panel." That might help
I will ask the usual silliness as you have removed the right wheel and forward wheel well. It seems sometmes that taking off a wheel and wheel well to Ferrari is regarded as an everyday proceedure as if one were opening a bonnet. While more familiar with a coupe, this should give you good access. You may find a set of ratcheting combination wrenches the best money you ever spent. Good luck!
I find that I could get a 4 hour job done in 5 minutes if I have the right tool. In this case, a half moon wrench is your friend.
The half moon wrench, bruised forearms, and more buised forearms, and the a/c compressor is off. Can certainly tell that the factory intended engine out service. Too bad the whole back end of the car doesn't fold and expose the engine like a boxer... Need really thin, and small width wrneches to get at the various bolts, none of which I have in my tools. Remembered the Ferrari tool kit, and lo and behold they were more of the size which allowed for the extra mm of movement which makes the difference. Still not perfect, I would probably grind down an old set of wrenches for the job if I ever do it again. New compressor on, tensioned the alternator belt while in there, and ready for the recharge. Put 14" long port extension hoses on the compressor so the ports can be reached from within the engine bay for charging and future pressure tests. By the way, got the Sanden SD508 from a very helpful auto a/c supplier in Texas, new unit, not reman, no issues shipping to Canada. Simply needed the serial number and model number on the old unit to get the correct cross reference.
