AC Compressor Clutch repair
I have a 2006 Sebring with 2.4l four cylinder that had the AC compressor clutch pulley bearing fail. I'm surprised the thing didn't launch the pulley, the bearing was so worn out. Because of that, the spring loaded clutch plate ate the spring features and the friction plate is now just loose. I can't seem to find anything in the aftermarket to rebuild it besides the bearing. The clutch plate is not available. I'll start looking for a clutch plate or compressor assembly from a junk yard but wanted to try to repair this thing to see if it will still work. Anyone ever rebuild a clutch like this? I am trying to avoid having to pay a shop to replace the entire compressor which requires capturing the refrigerant and all that entails. I'm pretty sure the compressor is still good and it blew cold air last fall.
My first thought was to try filling the cups with silicone, which may be flexible enough to allow the plate to pull into contact when the coil engages. Probably won't work but I want to give it a shot.
This is what it would look like new, but for whatever reason, they don't offer for this car.
I have a 2006 Sebring with 2.4l four cylinder that had the AC compressor clutch pulley bearing fail. I'm surprised the thing didn't launch the pulley, the bearing was so worn out. Because of that, the spring loaded clutch plate ate the spring features and the friction plate is now just loose. I can't seem to find anything in the aftermarket to rebuild it besides the bearing. The clutch plate is not available. I'll start looking for a clutch plate or compressor assembly from a junk yard but wanted to try to repair this thing to see if it will still work. Anyone ever rebuild a clutch like this? I am trying to avoid having to pay a shop to replace the entire compressor which requires capturing the refrigerant and all that entails. I'm pretty sure the compressor is still good and it blew cold air last fall.
My first thought was to try filling the cups with silicone, which may be flexible enough to allow the plate to pull into contact when the coil engages. Probably won't work but I want to give it a shot.
This is what it would look like new, but for whatever reason, they don't offer for this car.
