Hey all,
The clutch just let go on my ac compressor, and I did know that it was on its way out. I plan on replacing just the clutch and pulley however most kits come with a new coil. Is it really necessary to replace the coil as well. I will be doing this with the compressor still in the truck. I have seen a few youtube videos on this where they did this on vehicle, but they never say if it was more difficult than it actually looks.

The vehicle is a 2003 screw with the 5.4L..

Thanks

 

Clutches don't just "let go", even after just 15 years. I'm using a 23-y.o. compressor & clutch, and I've sold 2 others that old that are still working. If you don't find the root cause, the replacement probably won't last. And when a clutch goes out, it's usually the coil that has failed. It also often damages the compressor's front seal, by overheating it, so check thoroughly.

Pulling the coil off is usually the easiest part of the job. Probably just 1 more snap ring. Yes, I usually change them while the compressor is still bolted down. But on my old trucks, the compressor is usually at the top of the engine.

 

Yeah they checked mine fluid levels were fine and all that. Not sure what would be the cause. I initially thought maybe something with heat from supercharger but seemed silly to think they wouldn't of specd that correctly... Though the dealership noting they had multiple on order doesn't give much peace of mind there either. Last car I had with compressor/clutch issue lasted 12yrs before it went. So 6k miles for me is somewhat concerning... I was in 4wd on beach but not doing anything stupid when it went and literally was only a 5-10min drive on sand, which I can't see any cause from that to lead to this either.

 

First, you posting on a thread that is 2 years old, and second, by what you posted, you have no idea what your talking about, so apparently your just posting purely to post.

 

​​​​​​​Sorry didn't realize thought I was responding in a different thread. So I can see how some may seem off given that...

Good to know king of internet is here to reign me in and inform me I know absolutely nothing. Find that very hard to believe as being true but to each their own. Teach me the ways of you are so highly superior and knowledgeable.

 

Can't teach paying attention and common sense. You either got it or you don't.
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...but you CAN go to your profile settings & turn off "Show related threads". Iwishiwishiwishiwishiwishiwishiwishiwishiwishiwish they'd set that as the default.

 

Yeah, I know. Old thread. Still have a comment that might be of interest since it got necro'd.

I'd have to disagree with your first statement. 3x victim of failed clutches. Granted, they all gave me some warning (noisy) which I learned to heed after the first one got me a ride home on the AAA flatbed. The pulley bearing collapsed on that one and locked up the serpentine belt.

FWIW, I've never had a clutch coil fail.

YMMV.