It seems that the compressor clutch gap is too wide and doesn't always engage on my car. Is there a how to posted on reshimming the clutch? Or should I just pay a shop to do it? If so how much should a shop charge me?

Thanks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phatrabbitzz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It seems that the compressor clutch gap is too wide and doesn't always engage on my car. Is there a how to posted on reshimming the clutch? Or should I just pay a shop to do it? If so how much should a shop charge me?

Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

Remove the armature assembly and replace the shim underneath with a thinner one.

 

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Any pics or explanation of how to remove the armature assembly?

 

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Any pics or explanation of how to remove the armature assembly?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No. Its shown in the Helm manual. Thats where I got the information. You will need to either completely remove the compressor or unbolt it and try to get access to the front of it. Should be a 12mm or 14mm nut holding the armature on.

 

are you sure thats the problem? its definitely NOT a common one.

it not always engaging sounds like a different problem, like a clutch coil...

i'd at least check you air gap since you think that might be the problem, before tearing into it and changing out shims.