Air Con Compressor.

[Eyore28]

Hi guys and gals, I am after some advice.

Should I attempt an air con compressor replacement? I am reasonably handy with the spanners having spent 12 years in the REME although not as a mechanic. Are there any special tools required?

The reason for needing to do this is the compressor clutch sheared off a couple months back so the pulley is only acting as an idler now.

[moggies]

2.8 i presume? Resonably easy, but you obviously need to recover the gas 1st. Illegal to vent to atmosphere! 13mm sockets, extentions etc.

Wind the pas drive belt on/off, no tensioner.

Forgot to mention to make sure the new compressor has oil in it. Turn upsidedown and drain into a container the old pump, do the same with the new and compare the amount of oil, then refill.

Edited February 10, 2015 by moggies

[Eyore28]

Thanks Moggies, I'll wait for the warmer weather then get on with it. Its not needed yet.