By Jim Speirs (Jspeirs) on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 09:07 am: Edit

I'm having A/C problems. When my A/C engages there is a noise coming from the compressor. It is a growling or whining noise that increases in pitch and volume with increase REVs. The unit is cooling the truck fine, just making a lot of noise. I took it to the shop and they think it is simply the A/C clutch. The clutch is the part of the compressor that engages the A/C to the drive belt. In most autos the A/C clutch is easy and inexpensive to replace, but the shop said they were unable to find a clutch for a LR A/C. They said all they could do is replace the entire unit, which is quite a repair bill.

Do you guys know where I can get parts for a LR A/C, specifically the clutch? And if not, what else can I do? I really hate to think about replacing the whole unit when it is blowing cold air. I hope you can help me out. My wife refuses to ride in my truck anytime we are going more than a few miles, as we've had a lot of hot/humid weather up here. Thanks for your advice.

Regards,

Jim

By John C. on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 09:24 am: Edit

Same exact problem on my 88 RR. Please let me know what you find. I'll do the same. Thanx.

John C.

By jason mack on Friday, July 13, 2001 - 05:18 am: Edit

Are you going to an independant repair shop? I checked with Alldatadiy (alldata is used by many independant repair shops)and they do not have a part number for the clutch - just the compressor. The compressor is part number BTR5750 and it says $965 plus just under an hour for labor. Maybe a dealer can get you just the clutch. It also may require a special puller to get the clutch off. Check on that

By Jim Speirs (Jspeirs) on Friday, July 13, 2001 - 05:58 am: Edit

I think you are correct that the A/C can only be ordered as a single unit. Everywhere I checked the A/C is only listed as one part number. It sure adds a lot of expense to replace the whole unit.

I did find some good news, there are places that you can order a rebuilt of some kind for under $500. That sure beats the $900+ the new unit is. The place I've called is called Air-Pro out of Texas. They are checking on the exact price, but he thinks he can get a unit for around $300.