Thanks man! It was awesome to get it all going again.. What a great feeling.. I checked my belt while I was doing it and it was in great condition so it was not replaced..ImStricken06 wrote:hats off to you guy! damn good job. i dont have the patience to push/pull bearings out lol. i just replace what the press-fit bearings are in.struckus wrote:bearing and pulley is serviceable..the bearing that I ordered was correct..there were gussets on the side but with a press they flattened out as it was pressed..put the gussets back in with a hammer and screwdriver..bearing and coil were in rough shape lol, but AC is back on and all is well..awesome time doing it too..
good work mate! glad your problem is fixed. did you change the belt, while you were in there? (my belt went bad, about 1,000 mile prior to the a/c magnet. so i had to remove a belt twice in one month lol)
CHATROOM: A/C Compressor's Clutch & Pulley & Electromagnetic Coil
Re: CHATROOM: A/C Compressor's Clutch & Pulley & Electromagnetic Coil
Re: CHATROOM: A/C Compressor's Clutch & Pulley & Electromagnetic Coil
This is really useful info. Thanks ImStricken06 and everyone.
Things that I learned:
1) buy the whole kit with new magnet, pulley, clutch and bearing. I initially bought just the magnet but the pulley got damaged while trying to get it out. Also, the old clutch did not provide a good bite when new clutch coil is engaged versus a brand new clutch. You don't want to be in a middle of this job and find out that your clutch is also worn out and need replacing and you don't have the complete kit.
2) Use a long pry bar such as a 24" pry bar from Harbor Freight and pry it from the top and rotate the pulley a few times to pry it out evenly. Since you'll be replacing the pulley, no need to be gentle on this.
3) Do not forget the snap ring. My pulley was damaged from forcing it out with the snap ring still inside. Good thing the compressor itself did not get damaged.
Overall, not a bad job if you watch the video carefully and do not make the same mistake I did. It's been running fine for more than 3 months now. I thought I'd write a thank you for this info and saving me $$$.
Things that I learned:
1) buy the whole kit with new magnet, pulley, clutch and bearing. I initially bought just the magnet but the pulley got damaged while trying to get it out. Also, the old clutch did not provide a good bite when new clutch coil is engaged versus a brand new clutch. You don't want to be in a middle of this job and find out that your clutch is also worn out and need replacing and you don't have the complete kit.
2) Use a long pry bar such as a 24" pry bar from Harbor Freight and pry it from the top and rotate the pulley a few times to pry it out evenly. Since you'll be replacing the pulley, no need to be gentle on this.
3) Do not forget the snap ring. My pulley was damaged from forcing it out with the snap ring still inside. Good thing the compressor itself did not get damaged.
Overall, not a bad job if you watch the video carefully and do not make the same mistake I did. It's been running fine for more than 3 months now. I thought I'd write a thank you for this info and saving me $$$.
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Re: CHATROOM: A/C Compressor's Clutch & Pulley & Electromagnetic Coil
My pleasure. Glad to be of help. I love saving people money