a/c compressor clutch going??
03-30-2006, 04:07 PM
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a/c compressor clutch going??
ok so with the car running (A/C off) i hear this sound of metal spinning at my A/C compressor kind of like when u take a wisk and spin it in an empty metal bowl. then when i turn A/C on it goes away. there was someone who already posted same problem back in november but didnt answer my question..
is there anything i could do without buy a whole new compressor (thats almost $300 :? ), such as replacing pully or something part of the compressor?
thanks
is there anything i could do without buy a whole new compressor (thats almost $300 :? ), such as replacing pully or something part of the compressor?
thanks
03-30-2006, 04:19 PM
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It is possible to replace the clutch only. And we recently had CorvetteCrazy post something about gapping the clutch plates and how that causes very similar noises.
However in it'* position ...it is difficult to get to at best.
However in it'* position ...it is difficult to get to at best.
03-30-2006, 04:23 PM
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id replace the whole compressor. i had the problem over the summer the metal grinded up and set on fire and snapped my belt one day. that was it i went to the junkyard baught one for 100$ jacked up the car pulled it off and there wasnt a drop of oil in it. put some oil in put r-12 back in and its good as new. if you need any help with changing it let me know ill tell you the best way.
04-03-2006, 11:17 AM
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Compressors aren't cheap (and HEEERRREEE'* Captain Obvious!) and if you have the time to pull the compressor and gap the clutch plates, it'* not a bad way to go. 
04-03-2006, 02:41 PM
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plates
If the plates are dragging chances are the bearing is going out.
Best bet is to get a compressor from the yard.
I tried removing the clutch and you need a special clutch puller, then you must remove the snap ring, then put a secondary puller on the pulley.
Best bet is to get a compressor from the yard.
I tried removing the clutch and you need a special clutch puller, then you must remove the snap ring, then put a secondary puller on the pulley.
04-03-2006, 03:21 PM
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Re: plates
Originally Posted by SSEBONNE4EVA
If the plates are dragging chances are the bearing is going out.
Best bet is to get a compressor from the yard.
I tried removing the clutch and you need a special clutch puller, then you must remove the snap ring, then put a secondary puller on the pulley.
Best bet is to get a compressor from the yard.
I tried removing the clutch and you need a special clutch puller, then you must remove the snap ring, then put a secondary puller on the pulley.
See this link that was in the thread I linked above:
http://www.klimesgroup.com/lshoc/lshoc/acclutch.htm
I'm not a real big fan of yard A/C compressors, 'cause they have to remove all the refrigerant before allowing the public to wrench on them and that opens the system to the elements. Just my preference.
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