Compressor just crapped out.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cape Coral, FL 33904
Compressor just crapped out.
I think its the clutch on the compressor, burnt out. I got half way down the street, and smelled the worst smell, and smoke everywhere. I went back home and opened the hood. I saw like black melted stuff near the compressor. I didn't smell it when the air was off, but as soon as I turned it on, there it was again...
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego, Ca
Re: Compressor just crapped out. (KDuniverse)
See if you can turn the pressure plate by hand. You can also put a 10mm socket on the bolt and see if it will turn. If it turns easily enough, then you only need a new clutch assembly. If it won't turn, then the compressor is seized and unfortunately, new ones ain't cheap (about $450 without the clutch at the Last Detail)!
Team Owner
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Compressor just crapped out. (KDuniverse)
I'd say you're right about the clutch.. but see if you can turn it manually like said earlier, that would check to be sure the whole compressor isn't gone.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cape Coral, FL 33904
Re: Compressor just crapped out. (Glock'94)
I just talked to my friend at the chevy place. It is definately the clutch, but he's going to put in a whole new compressor. Nice huh?
Instructor
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From: Canyon Country, California, USA
Re: Compressor just crapped out. (KDuniverse)
I just replaced the clutch and compresor about a month ago, and luckily I also purchased the car with the extended waranty and I only paid around $100. With out the waranty, it would have cost me around $1000.
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