AC compressor clutch slipping
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2021
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From: NW Arkansas
AC compressor clutch slipping
I have a L98 6sp and I recently replaced the compressor clutch because it was slipping. I hoped there wasn’t an underlying issue but apparently there was.
I don’t believe there’s an issue with the clutch gap because it worked fine for several weeks before it started slipping again. It won’t start slipping immediately only after driving for a while.
When I replaced the clutch I also had to recharge the AC. Maybe I added too much refrigerant? I used that envirosafe R12 replacement stuff. I’m also wondering if I need to add oil.
The AC blows ice cold.
The compressor is not locked up, at least not permanently. I can turn it with my hand (car off) and there’s resistance but I wouldn’t say it’s hard to turn.
Any advice about what to do/check is appreciated. I’m not really even sure what is causing the problem.
I don’t believe there’s an issue with the clutch gap because it worked fine for several weeks before it started slipping again. It won’t start slipping immediately only after driving for a while.
When I replaced the clutch I also had to recharge the AC. Maybe I added too much refrigerant? I used that envirosafe R12 replacement stuff. I’m also wondering if I need to add oil.
The AC blows ice cold.
The compressor is not locked up, at least not permanently. I can turn it with my hand (car off) and there’s resistance but I wouldn’t say it’s hard to turn.
Any advice about what to do/check is appreciated. I’m not really even sure what is causing the problem.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 409
Likes: 82
From: NW Arkansas
I don't think so. It's definitely the compressor clutch slipping and not the belt. I couldn't get it to slip while I was looking at it but I did see a small cloud of clutch material eject from between the pulley and pressure plate when I activated the AC.
