AC Compressor/Clutch Questions

[robir]

I have a quick question, can i just remove the AC compressor clutch from the compressor and pop on a new one? As my luck is turning from bad to worse, my AC died today, and I deduced it down to the magnetic lining of the clutch deteriorating.

 

[PuterAmI]

Yes you can. Of course, it depends upon the year and model of the car on how to do it.

 

[robir]

Cool, i just did some reading, and it looks reletively trivial. Now for getting the clutch....

 

[belewmoon]

I need an A/C compressor for a '90 2.3. Anybody got one?

I have a quick question, can i just remove the AC compressor clutch from the compressor and pop on a new one? As my luck is turning from bad to worse, my AC died today, and I deduced it down to the magnetic lining of the clutch deteriorating.

 

[Dr_EluSivE]

http://forums.stangnet.com/showpost.php?p=3018706&postcount=67

 

[glowstang93]

good writeup on changing th ac clutch Elusive! I did mine 3 yrs ago and the biggest problem I had was the snap ring pliers. I started with a set that was angled, then I bought a set that was straight. The straight ones from Autozone wouldn't open up the ring large enough so I cut out some of the inside material of the pliers and they opened up great then. Yea, the hardest part is that inside snap ring, real pain in the butt. I did the loan a tool from Autozone for the AC tools, it was a big help. Good Luck!!!

 

[robir]

Hey Elusive, thanks for that write up, it will surely make things easier