Spark Plug 6 - remove AC compressor or not

[JCFL]

Hello guys,

Should I remove AC compressor to reach plug no. 6 ? I know its a pain.

I have not done it in quite a while and I believe that I would have removed the compressor in my prior 911s.

Anyone cares to comment ? Thank you.

[JCFL]

Checked again - it seems I will have no choice...

[brianlay]

Yes it’s best to detach the compressor and swing it out of the way to do anything on the upper right such as valve cover, adjusting valves, and changing plugs

[GH85Carrera]

Easy to remove the mounting bolts, and swing it over to lay on the fender. Of course lay a thick towel or something similar under the compressor. No need to disconnect the hoses.

[JCFL]

Thank you guys. I am there and I appreciate your confirming the process. Cheers.

[john walker's workshop]

Lay it over on the engine. Carreras have room for that, unlike SCs etc.

[Kraftwerk]

If I remember correctly a engine bay protector pad has an extra-thick layer of vinyl, a patch ..on it for this very maneuver...for SC owners who still have an A.C. unit

[pmax]

Originally Posted by JCFL

Checked again - it seems I will have no choice...

There is but the pros just choose that way, given this amounts to muscle memory for them.

Be careful not to scratch that original paint if going over the side.

[john walker's workshop]

Lay it on the engine, not the fender. With Carreras anyway. But I mentioned that previously and you must have missed it.

[John W.]

I don’t mess with the compressor on my 3.2. I use the spark plug tool that comes in the tool kit. Works great!

[pmax]

Noted.

Which method did our OP choose ?

[JCFL]

Sorry, what is an OP ?

[pmax]

Originally Posted by JCFL

Sorry, what is an OP ?

Original post.
Original poster.

[JCFL]

Ok thank you.
I chose the over the side method, with a thick towel under the compressor to protect the paint.
Thanks.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by JCFL

Ok thank you.
I chose the over the side method, with a thick towel under the compressor to protect the paint.
Thanks.

Yeah, looks like the act was already done prior to John's better recommendation. Might be worth practicing though given it's already out.