AC Compressor Shot???

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Apr 9, 2004 | 08:39 AM

mharrison

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AC Compressor Shot???

When I started my 98 this morning the engine was running extreamly rough so I shut if off after about 10 seconds and tried a restart with the same problem. I shun down the engine again and poped the hood and there was smoke comming from the AC compressor area. By the time I got over there with a flashlight, I could not see the exact source but the pulley/clutch was extreamly hot. The belt was intact and not hot. The smoke smelled like burned wires/electric.

I pulled the fuse and turned off the Ac and the engine ran just fine. So now I know what system in having trouble, what is next? I do not have a shop manual, please help.

Apr 9, 2004 | 08:56 AM

JasonFRC

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Re: AC Compressor Shot??? (mharrison)

Sounds like you have a bad AC clutch.

I'm not sure if you can replace just the clutch on 'Vettes as you can with other cars. If you can, it will save you a ton of money over replacing the whole compressor/clutch assembly and recharging.

I'm sure the archives will have something about this subject.

Apr 10, 2004 | 12:15 PM

mharrison

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Re: AC Compressor Shot??? (JasonFRC)

I checked the archives and there was a little bit of info. It sounds like I need to remove the wter pump first then evacuate the system and remove the compressor, the dryer, and add a filter??

Can anyone send me a copy of the service removal proceedures for the work?

Thanks.

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