2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Darn A/C Compresor Clutch!!!

[FATCAT]

The A/C worked fine just the other week and the week before that ... now on one of the stickiest days of the year I turn the A/C on and all that happens is the clutch grabs for a few seconds, the releases, the grabs again and releases. The A/C compresor does make a bearing squeek when it does ingage and run for the 2 to 3 seconds.



Does this mean I need a new A/C compresor, or is there some way to fix the clutch?



Darn, every week it seems to be something else on the old truck that is breaking #@$%! Next is a transmission rebuild, maybe x-fer case rebuild. I'm afraid to ask what's next!

 

[Jeff H]

Usually when it starts and stops like that. It is low on refrigerant. I''ve got a nasty squeel from my a/c compressor. Still cools good after ten years of use.

Think I may need a new clutch?

Check refrigerant level.

Make sure your condensor is clean.

Check fan clutch.

Check wires to fan clutch,reciever dryer.

 

[djbobo]

The manual says that the ac clutch will disingage when low on refrigerent. Let us know if a recharge cures it.



dj

 

[FATCAT]

The manual says that the ac clutch will disingage when low on refrigerent. Let us know if a recharge cures it.



dj

Will do, I go in on Wed. 6/22 to get it refilled. Guy said it should take about 2 lbs. but that the R134 is now up to $24/lb up from $8/lb last year!

I hope I don't have any leaks. This will be the first time the A/C has ever been touched since I bought the truck (11/96).



What a friggen rip-off. Once again the Feds (aka EPA Nazis), sticking it to us.

 

[Jeff H]

Make sure they inject leak detector die. So if you do have a leak. It can be traced with a black light.

 

[tp0d]

24$ a lb? I was just at napa and they had 12oz cans for 12. 99. Last I remember a pound is 16oz. . Your ac man is bendin ya over. Charging is cake, goto napa or autozone and get a can with hose, I saw a 20oz can with nice lookin hose and gauge for 28$, and the hose was reusable. You just run the ac, and fill slowly till the air works, and dont overfill.



-j