Ac Clutch Rebuild

[cajunrebel]

My AC clutch bit the big one last week and I had to pull it and run a smaller belt. I dont have the cash to replace the compressor much less the 10 million other things that the parts stores want you to replace in order to warranty your compressor. I have found a rebuild kit for the clutch on fleabay and am considering it. It however does not include the pulley, just the clutch assy, coil and bearing. Should I see about having a shop clean the surface of my current pulley up and reuse it or should I find a pulley. Mine is fairly worn and in need of a very good cleaning. I can do the rig on the clutch easily (I am trained to rig aircraft landing gear) so the whole install is not a big deal, just need to know if its wort it to reuse that pulley.

 

[offrovering]

I would be getting a new pulley, when in doubt.

I had read that rebuilding or even replacing just the clutch is not worth it. My clutch is failing as well and I am opting for the replacement compressor. I agree it is dumb that I need to replace other components to get the warranty but whatever. It is the wife's vehicle so I need to get this fixed so she and the kids dont melt, hah.

 

[Warren.fischbeck]

I'm of the impression that the best course of action is replace not repare on the compressor. When mine went out two summers ago that is the route I went, less headaches just more cash.

 

[Nooby]

I'm of the impression that the best course of action is replace not repare on the compressor. When mine went out two summers ago that is the route I went, less headaches just more cash.

my 02 cluch went out a few weeks ago, started of making intermitent noise, for 1 week, 1 week of solid noise, then fozen, I went with a new Four Seasons compressor and dryer, I had a shop do it only for the fact that they gave 12k warrenty and the price wasn't too bad, call around and make sure the warrenty is for parts and labor, I called 7 places that I had used in the past, and surpisingly the cheapest also had the best written warrenty

 

[Warren.fischbeck]

Can't arguee with a 12K warrenty at all. Parts are a little costly but it's worth it with A/C.

 

[Nooby]

Can't arguee with a 12K warrenty at all. Parts are a little costly but it's worth it with A/C.

thats what I figured, I could have possibly done it all myself for about 200$ cheaper, but this way I get the warrenty, and didn't have to be outside during the week when it was 100+ here

 

[cajunrebel]

I am not planning to keep the jeep but for the next couple months. I have another truck that is getting its motor rebuilt now and when its ready I am selling the KJ and picking up a motorcycle. I mean is it worth it for me to spend nearly $1000 in this market where I am already gonna be close about making my money back on my jeep? If I only get enough life out of the clutch for me to sell it, then its done what I need. But the compressor is still in good shape. The clutch just overheated. The ambient air temps where I work readily reach over 130 degrees F and under the hood you can easily see well over 250 or more. The little plastic cap on the clutch bearing never stood a chance.