My a/c compressor clutch has started squealing whether the compressor is on or not. I cannot find a source for just the clutch assembly. Is that an option or do you have to replace the whole compressor for $280?

 

Dang yer lucky to find it for $280! Mine does it too and im pretty sure you gotta replace the whole shibang unfortunately.

 

That is ridiculous

 

Yes it is. Exactly why i havent replaced mine yet

 

mine just crapped out and no one sells a clutch and pulley. replacement or deletion is only option. i found one at federated for 217 after tax changing it out tomorrow

 

I put a reman compressor on mine and it **** the bed in less than a year. Got a new one on it now, just food for thought

 

I had my compressor do the same thing. Took it off and found the spring steel that keeps the compressor clutch disengaged 3 in total 2 were broke in half. Pump worked great just made a bunch of noise. Pulled the clutch assembly off and couldnt find a replacement clutch. Called the manufacture of the compressor "Sanden" and they wouldnt sell me the clutch. You would think if the damn thing is removable it should have a replacement out there. I ended up drilling the rivets holding the spring plates off, removing the plates and installing some modified plates back on the compressor. It actually worked pretty good. Took the noise away and it still pumps good. I fixed it a few months ago we'll see how long it lasts. Just didnt want to shell out 300 bones for a new comp.

 

Can you pm me some pics, or more details about the retrofit? I might be able to get springs...

 

I didnt take any pics of the fix but all you need is an A/C clutch puller tool, and some spring steel plates that match thickness and length. Drill holes in em and rivet them back on with heavy rivet locks. I could maybe reach down and take a pic of the compressor but it pretty much looks the same as on OEM set up. The only concern I have at this point is how well the spring steel and rivets are going to last. The factory rolled steel rivets were a pain to get off and hard to get some rivets back in. Was it worth the hassel? As long as it lasts. If it just breaks next season Im just gonna replace it with a new compressor that has a warranty.

 

Well, I hate to sound like a moron but it was an oil soaked serpentine belt.. guess that little front crank seal leak got me