RallyAndy

Managed to get A/C compressor off without breaking anything. However now I can't get the alternator off either.Lower bolt came straight out but the top bolt is nestled up nicely behind the auxiliary belt tensioner which presumably has to be removed to allow the bolt to be withdrawn? Never did I think such a simple job would be so awkward & time consuming!!

Thanks for reply guys, have already levered and hammered it, guess I'll just have to get more aggressive with it then.

I'm trying to remove the A/C compressor on my Mk1 Octavia 1.9 tdi with little success. I've removed the 2 long bolts which appear to hold it on to the mounting bracket but it's still held tight by something but I can't see what. Can anybody help?