That's definitely my compressor and clutch. It looks like they give the method to loosen the compressor a little and then remove the clutch while the compressor is still on the car.

Yes, my 1999 C70 compressor is different from the one on the shim fix. Any way to bread clip my compressor?

Oh - nice picture jblackburn - thank you! I'll go check my clutch, I know just from memory that mine looks very similar to the one pictured. I'll let you know if the fix works.

cn90, I had seen the one that you sent me to -but, isn't there a way to try sticking a bread wrapper clip in as a shim? I'll keep scanning this and the other threads on Matthew's. Thank you,

thanks cn90 - let me go to your link too. I let the thread if it works on my C70 1999.

I cannot find the a/c compressor bread clip shim fix tutorial. I have a 1999 C70. Can anyone direct to that tutorial?

It is certainly an achievable DIY repair. Well done!! Just did this on the rear of the 850 wagon with lowering springs from FCP and Bilstein TCs. Did you have clearance to leave the shock absorber bolted to the rubber mount and pull it up through the hole by undoing just the two 12mm bolts?? By com...

Nice write up. How do you like the new Bilstein TC's? I love the Bilstien TCs - they are perfect, exactly what i wanted in the ride. Between the new shocks, struts, and mounts, it rides better than brand new. It it was relatively easy to replace everything: one night in the garage for the rear two ...

FCPGroton wrote:Awesome write-up!!! I always wondered where those rear shock mounts were hiding.

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(I am an amateur mechanic and enjoy working on my own car. By attempting to make any of these repairs yourself, you expressly and impliedly assume all responsibility for all damages that may occur as a result. I assume no liability for injury due to making these repairs yourself. This tutorial is fo...