AC Clutch replacement
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
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No. I just did this on my 86. Could not find the correct clutch. Tried several sources. Ended up changing the compressor. Have to evacuate it to change compressor. Got a good deal on it. Only a few more dollars than the clutch. Works great now.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 230
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From: Vermilion Ohio
Yes, you will need a special puller-installer, you can check at autozone, they may have one to lone-out. A clutch is between 80 to 100 bucks, the whole compressor can be found for 175 to 200. I have spent the money on a clutch and ruined it trying to put it on and it was money lost. I change the whole thing now. Its a PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER situation..
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