I have searched to no avail, please link the thread if there is one, I could not find it. My 94 Z28 had the AC delete done to it before I got it. Just a pulley in place of the compressor. The rest of the system is there, condenser, evaporator, dryer, low pressure hose, expansion valve, pressure switch. I just purchased a used compressor and high pressure hose assy off ebay along with a new dryer and expansion valve. My question is simple: How hard is it to reinstall the compressor? What do I need to remove in order to install it? I'll worry about all the other stuff (evacuating, recharging, etc) later, I just want to know what I'm in for with the compressor and high pressure hose assy install. I know everything will probably be done from underneath, but are there any things that can be done before hand to make it easier? (remove alternator? power steering pump? radiator hoses?) Thanks!

 

What motor do you have lt1? 3.4l?

 

Oh sorry, I said z28 so I figured I did not need to say, its the 5.7 L V8.

 

Sorry didn't see that. It's not super tough to do. If you have access to a lift that would make it easier. I've seen some take the passenger radiator fan off to make more room and some remove the starter to get to the bolts on the back if the compressor better. A lot of patients and busted knuckles.