A/C Compressor Clutch
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Racer
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'95:A/C Compressor Clutch
My Compressor Clutch needs replacement at 78K miles on my 95 6sp coupe. I've not changed one on a Corvette before. Is there sufficiant clearance to slip it off with the cooling lines in place as shop manual says they need to come off?
Any one have luck replacing clutches on compressors
with this much milage? I've been "advised" it's a waist of time and
to just replace the entire compressor/clutch assembly?
Any one have luck replacing clutches on compressors
with this much milage? I've been "advised" it's a waist of time and
to just replace the entire compressor/clutch assembly?
Last edited by mvitacco; Jul 5, 2005 at 02:48 PM.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Walton KY
I had mine replaced over the summer on my 94. Labor was really cheap to have it done. The clutch cost about $300. My mechanic told me that late in the summer you can buy complete rebuilt compressors with clutch for around $450.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego, Ca
Shop Manual says to discharge and remove the main compressor hose, but some have been able to get it off without doing this. To remove the clutch, hold the outer hub with some oil filter wrench pliers or a strap wrench and then use a 10 mm socket on the retaining bolt. Keep your hand underneath the outer hub (to catch any shims) and remove it (you might have to gently pry on it with a suitable screwdriver). The pulley and coil are held on with snap rings so look inside until you locate them and remove with snap ring pliers - pulley first; coil second. Installation is the reverse. Make sure the snap rings are fully seated so that it doesn't tear up the new clutch when it all falls apart. Shim the outer hub so that there is .020 clearance between it and the pulley. The OEM assembly doesn't include the shims, so if you're buying that, order them separately (about 9 Bucks for a handful of 1/4 inch washers).
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Byron Center MI
I just got done putting one on my '89. go to Advance Auto if you have one near you. $148.88. Comes with 1 year warranty and the shims you need. Watch the snap rings when you install them they have a taper and the groove on the shaft of the compressor has a taper. I loosened the 10MM bolt before removing the belt. It makes it much easier. Also I'm not sure how different your '95 is from my '89 but the hoses are nowhere near the clutch assembly. Hope this helps. Tim
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego, Ca
The LT Motors reversed the compressor mount and the hoses now run in front of the compressor, not behind it.
Some aftermarket clutches - particularly the Factory Aire brand - don't include the correct connector, but do include the shims. You can dismantle the connector that comes with it and then use the original - just make sure the diode is in there or you'll fry the coil.
Some aftermarket clutches - particularly the Factory Aire brand - don't include the correct connector, but do include the shims. You can dismantle the connector that comes with it and then use the original - just make sure the diode is in there or you'll fry the coil.
