Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

a/c clutch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 11, 2005 | 11:38 PM
  #1  
darbydarby's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Augusta,Ga
Default a/c clutch

how hard is it to replace this?

any special tools or tricks?do you have to disconnect any lines?

also if there are any net writeups on this lemme know.

thanks very much
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 08:44 AM
  #2  
HavATampa's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,128
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana
Default

I was looking into replacing mine and even bought one but never used it. Seems as though it's not just a simple bolt-on deal. It takes special wrenches and pullers to remove the old one. And it doesn't look as though it can be done while the compressor is still mounted to the engine. Some local shops said they normally replace the whole compressor instead, but I'm sure they were just looking to make some extra money. Mine was making a god awful clacking noise on engine startup, thought it was a couple of loose rocker arms at first. I sprayed it with a spray lubricant and it has been quiet ever since.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 07:44 PM
  #3  
wrencher's Avatar
wrencher
20 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,762
Likes: 2
From: Chicagoland
Default

A clutch hub puller/installer is required. + a hub holding tool makes life much easier. You have to shim & adjust the hub to pulley gap correctly also.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:35 AM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE