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My car is going through the same issue with the A/C. You CAN replace the compressor clutch without replacing the compressor, but the caveat is that you can't tell if the compressor is any good without a clutch. So basically you are gambling that the compressor will still be good by only replacing the clutch. Hope this helps!
It is possible to replace the air conditioner clutch without replacing the entire compressor if you can find somewhere that sells just the clutch assembly and can get the appropriate tool to remove the pulley to get to the clutch. Try buying a repair manual and looking in there.
No it can't. The compressor breaks internally and that is why it locks up
Not without converting the system to R-134a and replacing the compressor oil.
No, there is no repair if it it clogged. Replace it.
Yes, unless the converter is clogged there is no reason to replace it.
The compressors are basically the same . Very simply put with out getting to technical is what makes a heat pump a heat pump is a reversing valve that changes the direction the refrigerant travels in lines leading to and from the condensing unit and to the coil, without changing direction of flow in they compressor. You should always check with the manufacture before replacing an unlike compressor for compatibility.
Well the compressor is not hard, I think (without looking at it) it is like 4 bolts, and a couple of connections. The problem is that most good A/C guys will tell you to replace most of the system at once or when you replace the compressor, you will have to replace most of the parts, one after the other, and perhaps eventually replace the compressor again not to far out... From what I understand... the compressor tears parts up inside, and sends them through the lines to the other parts, eventually eating each of them up.
Not without modificationsNot without modifications
NAPA 25-070825 or Dayco 5070825 These belts will work for installing/bypassing with no A/C
About the only place the AC compressor will leak is around the seal. Seal leaks are typically caused when the shaft bearing starts to wear, resulting in a loose shaft. That ends up pounding hard on the seal and the seal will no longer be able to hold the pressures of the refrigerant. Bottom line, if the compressor is leaking, you'll need to replace it.
yes if the unit is not baked