GRRR...AC help....

[SolidState]

Hey guys...

the ac pully seized up on the 91 and cooked teh belt...I figured this would happen eventually, but kept putting it off.

I gotta remove the AC compressor now.

Are the proper belts a regular stock item at your local parts shop?

 

[luigisho]

Yes.

 

[SolidState]

even shortened ones?

anyone have a proper length?

 

[rangerj]

Solid State,

The pulley bearing is available for thr 91 model year as a replacement part. Why are you removing the A/C compressor because of a bad bearing in the pulley?

The pulley, with a new bearing, is available as a separate replacement part also.

If you have A/C problems you can unplug the low pressure switch or the aA/C clutch coil connection to prevent the compressor from engaging. Then the A/C pulley acts like an idler pullet. rangerj

 

[autobahnsho]

rangerj:
Solid State,

The pulley bearing is available for thr 91 model year as a replacement part. Why are you removing the A/C compressor because of a bad bearing in the pulley?

The pulley, with a new bearing, is available as a separate replacement part also.

If you have A/C problems you can unplug the low pressure switch or the aA/C clutch coil connection to prevent the compressor from engaging. Then the A/C pulley acts like an idler pullet. rangerj

Where would these plugs be? My A/C system has been out for a long time (I don't know whether I have just low freon, leaks, bad compressor, etc...) and I never thought to unplug it so it's not trying to engage when my wife starts blasting the vents...
Thanks,

 

[SolidState]

the AC in this car doesn't work, and the pully was seized on there so bad that I couldn't even get teh clutch out of it.

I am removing all the AC lines.

Anyone know the length of the required belt?

 

[SolidState]

I completed the removal of the AC compressor tonight.

I used a 41" belt for my 91, but I think a better fit would be a 40.5.

The car is a lot smoother, seems to be more power, and the gas milage is much much better.

 

[rangerj]

Autobahnsho,

The low pressure switch is on top of the accumulator dryer near the battery. The electrical connection at the A/C clutch coil can simply be unplugged. Either will prevent the a/C compressor fron engaging as either will deprive the clutch coil of electrical power. rangerj

 

[SolidState]

sorry...I meant to answer that with some picks...