Brett H Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 ...........just the clutch on the AC compressor? I'm sure there are a large number of you who have had the clutch go out on you were it grinds all the time. I've owned 3 different 3.1L cars and had to swap compressors 4 times and my 94 Cutlass Supreme will make the 4th car and 5th compressor. I don't want to spend a ton of money on this car so I thought I could get away with just swapping the clutch. It looks like it will be a biatch of a job but I'm hoping someone with experience can help me out. Should I do the clutch replacement or is it a big pita and just change the entire compressor? Thanks in advance for any help, Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 I think you can get a whole remanufactured compressor form ebay for around $120. The clutch went in my 88' as well. No doubt thats the reason why my 93's AC isnt working currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING JOKER Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 a/c ..... why do you need ac????? it robs you of vital horsepower that the w-body has little of to begin with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 a/c ..... why do you need ac????? it robs you of vital horsepower that the w-body has little of to begin with Do we really need all that 'vital horsepower' on our way to work in 110 degree weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING JOKER Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 liek sweating really hurts.....its healthy to sweat. ask your 7th grade gym teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 some of us don't use air that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 If you're doing the work yourself it might be worth it, but check to see how much a clutch vs. a whole reman compressor runs. If you're having a shop do it you'd be better off just running a reman I think, since the added labor for installing a new clutch will kill any money you saved by just getting a reman. They aren't so bad to do, but every compressor is different. I personally haven't done a V5 comp. yet, so I can't really help you out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 mines making noises...but i can't afford a new one...shucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 mines making noises...but i can't afford a new one...shucks It's about to go out. Wait for it to lock up and eat your nice accessory belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 mines making noises...but i can't afford a new one...shucks It's about to go out. Wait for it to lock up and eat your nice accessory belt. yay...i can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptnix Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 i agree i find my windows down more then up ... well michigans weather has been wierd this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.J. Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I agree with supreme, when your sitting in bumper to bumper and it's over 85deg. are you really going to miss the 2 or 3 horses? while your melting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperRed90TGp Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 It's not bad to replace the clutch ass providing you borrow the pullers from AZ or any parts store that loans tool. Complete clutch assy about 100+, front assy about 50, Entire ac unit including clutch about 200 but then you have to charge it and mess with the oil. It could be just the bearing about 15 but you still need the tools. You can do it with regular tools but it's sooo easy with the rite ones. You will still have to unbolt it and pull it up so you can get at it. Get the whole thing cause next the bearings in the compressor will go out. Jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Thanks for the replies everyone. I just returned from a long vacation so I haven't checked the board nor have I fixed the car. As for losing vital HP, this car is my grocery getter car and the one I use to get to work most of the time so creature comforts such as air are more important than a few ponies. My 410 RWHP f-body which pulls 12.5's is my HP toy and it has functional air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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