there was a relatively recent post either here or a mini2 that included pictures of removing the ac and one of the belt idlers, but i can't find it using search with the appropriate use of "air conditioner."

does anybody remember this post?

thanks,
flyboy2160

you're welcome. here it is, the grm mcs project car:

http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/minicoopers.html