a/c pulley/clutch is shot

[BlacXJeep]

Ac still works when its on. When its off the pulley slips like crazy and makes an awful noise. Looks like no local parts stores carry just the pulley/clutch, have to buy the whole $500 part. However if I get the part number I should be able to find just the clutch on ebay. Anyone had to do this yet?

[gearhead1985B]

look at any junk yards for a compressor clutch combo

[BlacXJeep]

got one at deans out of a 94 for $65 bucks this mornin. along with a power steering assemble since my was shot

[zjchef25]

good job, i got 2 axles from deans, dont ask haha

[gearhead1985B]

got one at deans out of a 94 for $65 bucks this mornin. along with a power steering assemble since my was shot

ac, power steering, trac bar, what else is broke on your rig lol

[BlacXJeep]

Well let's see, a tail light, skid plate fell off, windows don't work today.haha

[WillC]

Well let's see, a tail light, skid plate fell off, windows don't work today.haha

and it has a quick disconnect catalytic converter......

[gearhead1985B]

Well let's see, a tail light, skid plate fell off, windows don't work today.haha

and it has a quick disconnect catalytic converter......

thats all i will find you a tail light do you want broken or not broken i can get both broke is easier

find new doors with hand operated rollie up windows

skid plate and the cat have flex burn it on real good

[BlacXJeep]

Haha exhaust could use a little welding. Got a new tail light yesterday. Skid plate only came off cuz it came with crap self tapping bolts and I had to take them out to put in a new down pipe. They just didn't hold after being removed

[kirksjeep]

Same thing happened on Jess' liberty.  I replaced the compressor, filter and condensor.  The key is the cost of the recharge. 

[zjchef25]

I recharge my ac myself lol... Yet I still have to replce my condensor that's sitting in the garage... Does anyone have the tools?

[BlacXJeep]

ok, back on topic. I picked up a whole compressor from the junk yard, mostly for the pulley/clutch. I am now reading that there is a special tool required to remove the clutch from the compressor. I'd really like to just swap them out, and leave my compressor intact. Anyone know how to do this or who would have the tool. The dealership refuses to do it. They want me to buy a $900 compressor.

[gearhead1985B]

you are going to have to do it out off the jeep so ask a shop if they will suck out the freon that is in there and you might be able to just swap compressors

[kirksjeep]

Have you tried to rent a tool from Advance or Auto Zone.  If you break into the system, you will need to have the system vacummed to pull out any moisture and then recharged.  I think the vauccum and recharge cost around $100 so if you can prevent breaking into the system you will save a few $$$.