AC Compressor Problems

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Anyone ever seen the From of the clutch assemble just fall off?

The front (piece with the 3 rivets) just fell off this weekend. WTF?

No AC sucks!

 

[Cozze44]

Seen that happen alot haha, just wore out, no biggie.

 

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So can it be put back on? or am I going to have to get a new Compressor?

 

[DDually]

I'd get a new compressor.

 

[Signature600]

New compressor, or at least a new clutch. Don't know if you can buy a clutch separate.
Chris

 

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OK Thanks guys!

 

[Shainer]

Ask Dan over at Valair. They have replacement clutches.

 

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I'm just going to order a new one this week. I have a new Dryer and Orfice tube at the shop.

 

[Shainer]

Orfice tube.

LOL LOL LOL He said orifice tube. LOL LOL LOL

 

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LOL LOL LOL He said orifice tube. LOL LOL LOL

Dork.LOL

 

[BigPapa]

New compressor, or at least a new clutch. Don't know if you can buy a clutch separate.
Chris

I'd at least go with a dual disc.....

 

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I'd at least go with a dual disc.....

LOL If it comes from Valair thats what I'll expect....LOL



I just checked, the bolt is sheared off. a new Compressor will be ordered his week.

 

[Penni]

I just replaced my entire system this past weekend as well, the AC quick connect fittings were a pain!

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[Penni]

Well, my compressor bit the dust yesterday, bout three weeks old? Good thing it was under warranty... can't believe it only lasted that long though

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[Got Smoke?]

Ordered all new AC parts from Dan @ Valair last summer for my 97 Phil, couldn't beat the prices locally even after shipping!!

 

[Valair1]

Those rivets coming off is usually a sign of high head pressure, meaning you probably have some blockage in your system. Also I would suggest that if you have the push to connect fittings, that you change the springs out in the fittings as well. Weak springs will allow dirt to enter the system and or leak Freon.

 

[Bodacious]

Just completed installing the second A/C compressor on the wife's '09. The original factory compressor's clutch failed.

I bought everything new except the evaporator in April 2014. I bought the new stuff 'cause I hate working on this truck and didn't want to lick this calf twice!! This time, the pump locked up.

A note in the new A/C pump box said dodge diesel owners need to get their cooling fans checked. I googled and the only thing I could find was that if the clutch on the cooling fan doesn't kick in when the A/C is turned on, the system could overpressure.

All I know is I'm not charging up the system until next spring so the next owner can try it out. lol