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Originally Posted by Air&Road
Is the problem the clutch, or has the compressor itself failed. If the problem is the clutch, replace only the clutch. If that is not possible and an entire compressor is being replaced, but the old one did not internally fail, the flushing and expansion valve replacement will be unnecessary.
Since you don't post your location, what kind of climate are you in? This would be the ideal time to reverse convert and put back the refrigerant that belongs in there.
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I'm in southwest MO and unfortunately, subject to the limitations of the local auto parts and service shops. I am a DIY-fer, especially on this car- but don't really have all of the tools to do everything, and limited knowledge of a/c parts.
I believe for sure it is the clutch, as I have confirmed that it is getting voltage all the way up to the clutch. It was my understanding that the clutches are specific to the compressor (i.e. not universal). I did have the compressor/clutch replaced about 7 yrs ago but not sure of the mfr. I don't mind replacing the comp/clutch together as both reman and new have 2-yr warr.
Excuse my apparent ignorance, but there I believe the drier is located in the RF fender area...(round device w/sight glass?) if so, looks like pretty easy for repair guy to R&R and probably worth replacing @$65.00...? Thanks.