AC Clutch Question

[Sangamo]

I have a 94 80 series with 165K miles. The AC belt began squealing about 2 weeks ago. After removing the belt, it was obvious that the AC Compressor Clutch pulley was not turning(seized). My question is, can a clutch fail in such a way that it seizes? Or is the seized pulley a sure sign that the compressor has locked up? Obviously, one is a lot more expensive than the other. Thanks in advance.

 

[cruiserdan]

Most likely a siezed compressor that has taken the clutch out with it. If that is the case you would need both and also do replace the receiver-dryer. Prepare yourself to pay the core charge on the compressor as wlll because the nose is likely to have been damaged by the siezed clutch, rendering the core unusable.

OEM pieces run:

Compressor, 88320-60580-84, list $450.30 exchange (plus a $20.00 core)
Clutch, 88410-26110, list $210.73
Dryer, 88471-50020. list $71.65
Clutch shim pack, 88335-14020, list $1.32
Clutch snapring, 90099-07114, list $1.03
Clutch snapring, 90099-07125, list $2.00

 

[Sangamo]

Dan

You are just full of good news.

 

[tiorio]

Dan

You are just full of good news.

Well, the good news is you're not paying retail!

 

[cruiserdan]

The prices I posted are current list prices. Board members get a break of course.

 

[chiz45]

Sangamo, i had to replace the above in my 96 with 120k. Got the goods from Dan at an awesome price (try calling around your local dealers for THEIR version of price) and very quickly. Dan's the man!