A/C compressor clutch

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Dale James, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. Dale James

    Dale James Guest

    Greetings. My 1989 760 turbo recently started squealing. A look under the
    hood revealed that the A/C compressor clutch is sometimes "grabbing" on the
    compressor body, and throwing off sparks.

    Would that mean the clutch is failing, or the compressor itself? The A/C
    (converted to R134a) seems to be functioning as well as one could expect for
    a conversion.

    Thanks,
    --Dale
     
    Dale James, Aug 30, 2005
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  2. Dale James

    Michael Pardee Guest

    The clutch is failing - in particular, the clutch bearing. If it is allowed
    to eat into the compressor body the compressor won't like it, though - and
    normally it doesn't help to leave the A/C off. Fix it soon and it will be
    much cheaper.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Aug 31, 2005
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