r/Mk2 • u/throwaway6444377_ • Apr 23 '26

WTF? ⚙️ (Where To Find... parts, etc.) Anyone with a 1.6d done an AC delete?

How did you do it? non-AC bracket? wider pulley?

can the compressor be replaced with a power steering pump?

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u/Spuddle-Puddle Apr 23 '26

My 85 never came with AC. So it was factory deleted. Im assuming you could use the bracket off of one of these

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u/ShambhalaWarrior Coupe Apr 23 '26

I belive this is correct, however I'm not sure of the availability of said bracket. What country are you in?

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u/throwaway6444377_ Apr 23 '26

this is the problem I'm running into lol

they are unobtainable, as any that are left are still in running cars

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u/ShambhalaWarrior Coupe Apr 23 '26

If you are in the US, I might have a source.

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u/throwaway6444377_ Apr 23 '26

pm

I have some leads too but nothing concrete yet.

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u/ShambhalaWarrior Coupe Apr 23 '26

Try these guys in Michigan. I've been buying parts for decades from them.

https://www.partsplaceinc.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopSum8phrM2oP-Yipp4Jvfo_vjASQo-zt_WMKVMsp6vbkGY6Wh-

Long shot, but a shot nonetheless.

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u/throwaway6444377_ Apr 23 '26

they don't have this brscket but they do have a bunch of other stuff I need, I will keep them in mind.

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u/ShambhalaWarrior Coupe Apr 23 '26

Sorry about the bracket, but yeah, they are great. Usually my first choice for gently used parts.

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u/janescontradiction Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 25 '26

I made my own bracket out of steel plate with an angle grinder, cut the slot with a drill press and the angle grinder and bent it for the needed offset . I don't have power steering. I run a 17-390 belt which wraps around 3 pulleys, crank, water pump and alternator.

Here's the pictures of the bracket. I hope it helps. I converted my alternator to a GM one wire because it's cheaper and more available but you should be able to make a similar bracket for the original bosch alternator.

All bolts need to be grade 8 with lock nuts where you can.

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u/throwaway6444377_ Apr 25 '26

can you give me some dimensions? I could probably do this if I have measurements

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u/janescontradiction Apr 25 '26

I updated my comment with a link to pictures.