Recently my 1996 ZJ V8 has begun making a buzzy growling noise that increasess with engine rpm. Sounds almost but not quite like an empty power steering pump. By listening around, I strongly suspect a failed bearing in the clutch of the AC compressor. It seems like it would be an easy pull/replace operation, but having not ever done one Im not so sure.
Remaned clutches seem to go for $80-$130, and I can get a compressor for not a whole lot more - but then Id have to purge the system and stuff. I found a website detailing the replacement of just the bearing on some older GM style compressor. Seemed reasonable, and the bearing was like $30.
Has anyone done this? Can anyone enlighten me as to the pullers/pliers/special tools required?
Any help appreciated. Oh, and does anyone have the correct belt size to bypass the AC on a 1996 ZJ 5.2l V8? I have checked numberous places, and no one has a listing - but the diagram on the Jeep clearly shows an alternate routing for Non-ac.
Thanks!!
Jeff
Remaned clutches seem to go for $80-$130, and I can get a compressor for not a whole lot more - but then Id have to purge the system and stuff. I found a website detailing the replacement of just the bearing on some older GM style compressor. Seemed reasonable, and the bearing was like $30.
Has anyone done this? Can anyone enlighten me as to the pullers/pliers/special tools required?
Any help appreciated. Oh, and does anyone have the correct belt size to bypass the AC on a 1996 ZJ 5.2l V8? I have checked numberous places, and no one has a listing - but the diagram on the Jeep clearly shows an alternate routing for Non-ac.
Thanks!!
Jeff
