1994 4.0 L Ranger - Head Removal

[joe22]

Can I remove the left head without removing the ac compressor? The manual indicates that I have to remove the ac compressor. I would rather not have go through the expense and have the ac evacuated and then remove the compressor if I didn't have to. I need to do both head gaskets, with 220,000 miles I have leaks on both sides. Any other suggestions regarding removing the heads will still in the vehicle is appreciated. Thanks , Joe

 

[Mike828]

You shouldn't have to remove it, just unbolt it and move it to the side. Don't disconnect the lines.

 

[kirk3000]

Like mike828 said, just unbolt the compressor. There will be enough slack in the lines to move it out if the way.

 

[starshooter10]

hey joe, hows it going?

my ranger keeps consuming coolant, thinking the head gaskets need to get swapped.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I have removed the whole AC system from my '91 Ranger without losing pressure. It took me quite a while and I didn't put it back in, but it IS possible. I did it to see if I could.

Richard