- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
- Messages
- 911
- Reaction score
- 28
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Emmett, Idaho
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Vehicle
- Ford Bronco II
- Engine Size
- 2.9L V6
- Suspension Style
- 4wd
- My credo
- 19K, 19D, 92Y, 91F
Well, good news is I got the new radiator installed, but during the process of doing so and replacing the thermostat I noticed the belts for the AC compressor and the Power Steering pump were loose. The power steering pump had been squealing when turning, and I thought I had a leak. Well during the radiator and T-stat replacement I realized that the bracket that holds the AC compressor and power steering pump is broken, plus the lower bolt on the front of the engine is broken off...of course in a location that I can't get to with a regular drill.
Is this a common failure on the 2.9L engines? Looks like my only option is to take everything apart, and get a replacement bracket assembly, then try and get that broken bolt out.
Is this a common failure on the 2.9L engines? Looks like my only option is to take everything apart, and get a replacement bracket assembly, then try and get that broken bolt out.
