Date:         Mon, 09 Sep 1996 08:35:52 -0600
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         vwelker@ball.com (Vic Welker)
Subject:      87 "Drivetrain"/engine noise


Hello Again-

Thanks to those who responded to my last post(s) regarding the noise on my 
87 Vanagon.

After more troubleshooting I have isolated the problem to the AC compressor 
"clutch assembly".  After removing the AC belt, I can feel the end play in 
the clutch assembly.  More questions...

Has anybody ever replaced the bearing/clutch assembly on their AC 
compressor?  My AC was working fine.  I hate to pay to "break" the system to 
replace the entire compressor (and big bucks for more freon) if I can 
repair/replace just the clutch assembly or bearing.  Any info much 
appreciated...

Thanks-

Vic Welker
87 GL Wolfsburg
vwelker@ball.com

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