2nd gen AC Compressor

Figured out the noise was coming from the ac compressor, mechanic was charging about $700. Gonna try and replace it myself to save some money. Anybody done this before?

 

If if anybody has a thread/video anything they can refer me to I’d appreciate it.

 

BUMP.

 

your gonna need a A/C mechanic to evacuate and recharge the system so might as well pay the guy...

 

It’ll cost that much just to empty and recharge system?

 

I was quoted about $180 (evacuate and then refill) to do that part if I wanted to do it myself (didn’t need it - AC clutch was bad)

 

What's the actual problem?

 

Heard a squeaking noise when the ac was on and even when it was off but just not as loud. So I took it to mechanic and they said I need a new ac compressor but they were charging about $700 so I wanted to see to do it myself to save some money

 

You’re saying you didn’t need to evacuate and refill because the ac clutch was bad?

 

I was hoping that your AC clutch puked because that would have been an easy fix.

 

Did you replace the AC clutch? I have mine torn apart and I can’t get the internal snap ring on. Been fighting it for a couple days. I’m about to pull the compressor. Any suggestions?

 

I just replaced the whole AC compressor, took care of the problem i was having.

 

Um.....there's no snap ring on the clutch

 

Where on the clutch are those snap rings?

 

It holds the electromagnet on. Not sure where the squiggly one goes.

 

What compressor clutch is that? Mine had none of those bits. Are you running an aftermarket compressor?

Edit....looking up pics, I think you took more than the clutch plate off

 

Yup you took more than the pressure plate off. Here is a diagram on how everything should go back together. You might be better taking your compressor off for this.

 

Correct. If you are only changing the plate there is no snap ring involved. A poster above apparently was changing the whole clutch including the electromagnet.

 

I must have missed that part lol. Sorry.