[Shotimes] AC question

Steve Tatro Steve Tatro <statro@thpltd.com>
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:25:01 -0400 (GMT-04:00)


AutoZone has a tool they loan out to hold the clutch in place.  I used a screwdriver when I did mine, but it's probably not the best idea.

Without a doubt it can be done on the car.  The hard part is finding new shims of the correct thickness if simply removing one doesn't do the trick.  To do the job right you should use a gauge to verify the gap is within spec when done.

Later,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 178k miles
Monroe, Ohio

-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Prochilo <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
Sent: Aug 11, 2004 7:32 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] AC question

Mike,  The easiest way to check if it's the clutch is to look at it when
you detect the AC is not working.  Shine a light in there or look when
it's sunny out.  Have a broom handle ready.  If you don't see the clutch
engaging every so often, that's your problem.  You can use the broom
handle to gently nudge the clutch.  You should be able to see it catch.

I haven't done this job yet to the 95 but I need to.  Supposedly it can be
done with the compressor in place.  You just need to figure out a way to
secure the clutch from spinning when you remove/install the bolt.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Wed, August 11, 2004 2:16 am, Mike said:
> Well I haven't been paying as much attention as I should have......my
> '95's
> AC will usually blow me right out of there, even around 100F.  But it is
> starting to suddenly get warm once in a while, and I have the feeling its
> the clutch.  What is the procedure to check the shim, and what needs to be
> done in this case?  As I recall a shim has to come out?  Can this be done
> with the compressor in the car?  Do I need a belt-type clamp to hold the
> pulley from turning?  A quick procedure, please.
> Mike
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