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01-18-2015, 01:44 AM | #1 |
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Valve cover hitting AC bracket
This is a 98 vortec engine, not sure about the bracket. It looks like the correct one, but apparently it's not. Even with the factory valve cover with rounded edges it doesn't work.
My question is, has anyone ran into this problem? Is it the wrong bracket, or do you have to take the bracket off to get the valve cover off. Also, would 3 bolts hold the compressor if I cut this one off? |
01-18-2015, 04:15 AM | #2 |
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket
Doesn't the ac go on the pass. side?
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket
I had a similar issue with my MT valve covers and the air conditioning pump. My Serpentine system puts the pump on the right side but the issue was similar. Fortunately with a little creativity with a grinder the cover and the pump I was able to resolve the interference issue. The serpentine system I used was for a small block from a 1990 Suburban. My AC pump was the one that came with my Vintage Air kit, a Shaden I believe. Your issue looks to be entirely a bracket issue. I would look at grinder modifications.
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01-19-2015, 12:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket
No, the bracket goes on the right (drivers side), and I think this is the one that came off of the engine. I have a couple others that all look the same, and one for sure came off of it. This bracket is a 2 in 1 AC/ power steering bracket. I talked to a good friend today that owns an auto repair shop and he said almost everything that comes in to his shop ( foreign and domestic) has to have some part removed to be able to fix another part. He said he thought it was to discourage businesses like his and do it your selfers from fixing stuff without going to a dealer. This made me think back to my 88 chevy truck, when I remember replacing a thermostat there was a bar running from the housing to the alternator bracket I believe. Needless to say it was removed. I believe this bracket is just made to be moved to remove the valve cover. As mentioned I will just have to do some creative cutting/ grinding I think.
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket
Are your valve covers taller than stock? If they are that is the problem.
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01-20-2015, 02:14 AM | #7 |
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket
They make a few variations. I'm starting to look for a serpentine setup for mine and I've seen the AC on both sides. I'm going to get the AC on the passenger side without air pump and alt on the drivers side with PS pump to make things easier (shorter plumbing and wiring).
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket
I know this thread is ancient, but was there ever a bona fide solution to this?
Something with pics would be dandy. |
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