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[zblackbeast]

need to get my a/c fixed.. I tried hooking up a recharge kit, but it wont take it.. Is there a clog somewhere maybe? Please help. I don't think i can stand this heat much more!

 

[T.O_SHO]

Could be lots of things. Check the rubber on the A/C compressor clutch, it could be like mine was and be completely torn apart. I took off my compressor, gutted it and stuck it back in.

I don't care much for A/C so it wasn't worth it to fix it...

 

[raff18]

ahhh a/c is over rated just be gone with i t

 

[yamahaSHO]

Have you vacuumed down the system yet?

 

[gmail]

pressure switch might need replaced or adjusted..
i filled mine last year and it still didnt work so i was gonna buy a new switch till when i went to remove it i noticed a flathead down inside the switch so i adjusted it till i got 25 degree a/c

just make sure you check the pressure dont start messing with it unless you know what your doing

 

[SHOtime2511]

ahhh a/c is over rated just be gone with i t

easy to say if you live in Canada.

 

[zblackbeast]

Went to wally world.. I figured my friend was just being ******** or the other can was almost empty.. well. turns out the can was emptyish.. It didnt have enough to fill the system so i bought a 10.25oz can an used almost all of it. im going to check in the am the pressure. But i think that battery problem i had toasted my A/C compressor too.. when it kicks in is HOWLS.. like grinding brakes.... and it bogs the motor down when im accelerating. feels like i pull up on the gas.. I think im going to just deal with it until i can afford to replace things.. I have a MASSIVE list of shit this car needs before the convention... and i still have to send in my registration! FML

 

[tompumped]

I was told that if the clutch makes that horrible noise when it engages it's time for a new clutch. I had this problem on one car and I bought a junk yard compressor. I think your clutch can grenade if you keep using it like that?
Also I dont' remember, but are you using a hose with a gauge to charge if not you should.

Gmail thanks for that tip, I never would've thought you could adjust the pressure switch. I just recharged my ac yesterday, I might mess with that switch.

 

[zblackbeast]

damn. ok ill get a new compressor..

 

[yamahaSHO]

Replace the clutch on it first.

 

[zblackbeast]

how do you replace the clutch on its own.. i haven't done that before...

edit: it messes with my throttle a lot,

 

[yamahaSHO]

Buy a service manual

I've got two of them.

 

[zblackbeast]

oh i just remembered i have that big red one. lol

 

[zblackbeast]

Looks like it would be easier to swap the compressor. i also guess i have a leak somewhere.. it cycles on for a few seconds then off again. :/ hooked a gauge back up to it and it looses pressure fast..

 

[yamahaSHO]

That is why you vacuum it down...

 

[hawkeye18]

Please believe me when I say it is NOT harder to replace the clutch. Both are a pain in the butt, yes, but the compressor is a MAJOR pain in the butt while the clutch is a moderate one.

 

[SHO1]

Yea, clutch is pretty easy to replace w/comp off the car, but nearly impossible with it on the car.

 

[hawkeye18]

It's not nearly impossible. It's not too bad, really. I've done two on two different cars (both ATXs). But it can be made VERY difficult with poor tool quality. Invest in a GOOD pair of snap ring pliers and the task will be made much easier. Also, remove the alternator. That makes it a lot easier, too, and it takes about 10 minutes beyond what you already have to do (and that's if you haven't done it before).

 

[zblackbeast]

I have never removed a clutch before.. I have removed the a compressor when i did the tranny swap on my first SHO. Ill do some reading in the manual and gather tools because i never know where mine are (price you pay for having your house be the local garage)

Jason, i have no idea how to do that.

 

[hawkeye18]

Well, to take the alternator off, you have to a) remove the battery and tray (10mm socket for the tray, and two more down there by the idler pulley... might wanna get a wrench [10mm] for those), b) remove the accessory belt (don't know how to do this on an MTX, but instructions are everywhere), c) remove B+ cable (8 or 10mm nut) and electrical plug, and d) remove 4 14mm bolts - two on the bottom, two up top. And you're done!