My '87 245 has some bushing issues at the a/c compressor.
I noticed that bushings are inexpensive. I do not have the $ to give the a/c the needed conversion ($125 ? from ipd) but I am concerned for the power steeing pump that is being yanked by the misaligned a/c.
My 86 244 has a bad compessor (or clutch) I plan on keeping this non A/C. So I am thinking of a bypass kit for the 245 until I get $ to convert to R134 and then move the bypass to the 244.

Has anyone done the bypass? I noticed that ipd has a bypass spacer and new bolts, belt for $40. I could not find the same at groton or trollhattan. Any other sources? Shoul I just do the bushings now and forget the bypass? Comments? Suggestions? Hints or tips with either?

Thanks
Miguel
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'86 244 and '87 245

Seems the bypass will NOT work for the 87 245 I guess I got to do the bushings
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'86 244 and '87 245

I'm certainly no expert on it, but someone once recommended not to bypass the A/C if you had any intent to use it in the future, as something in it would degrade, and you wouldn't be able to put it back into service. I believe I was told that the bearings would sieze, if that makes any sense; maybe someone else here could verify such a theory.