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[555]

The air con compressor seems to be dieing/died, making grumbling noises and leaking. Anyway it it possible to bypass/disconnect it to stop the noise? at least temporarily 'til I get it fixed?
Which brings me to my next question, any recommended suppliers of compressors? As usual the US suppliers would appear to be cheaper, any experience of the quality/service?

Thanks.

[tim_aka_tim]

You can't really bypass the compressor, as it keeps the seperntine belt in tension. You could make some kind of idler to replace it with, but that's a bunch of hassle.

Also, which engine is it for, as the part numbers for the 4.0, the 5.2 and the 2.5D are all different. You'll not get a diesel unit from the States.
If it's a petrol you have, buying frm the States be much cheaper, but you'll have to wait for the parts, and it sound's like it's getting urgent.

Can they be reconditioned I wonder?

[555]

ok. Thanks for the reply, its the 4.0 engine.
Sounds like another expensive bill looming. Time to make some phone calls.

[JamesH]

I've heard of bearings being replaced, but don't have any more details I'm afraid. I also know you can remove it and fit an idler pully but it's not something you want to do as a temporary measure.

[Bubba]

ouch

[Mike Pavelin]

A new one is going to cost around £400 plus fitting and of course you have to recover/recharge the A/C system as well which is another £50-£100. US ones are about the same in dollars but make sure they're the same for RHD.
If it's only noisy when turned on, pull the AC relay so you can still use demist.

[555]

ouch...Think this might end up all a bit too expensive.
I've already pulled the ac relay, it lessened the noise/occasional belt squeak when the compressor kicks in but sadly the bearing rattle is still there.
Is it possible to change the bearing it the compressor clutch, to eliminate the noise and just not have ac by leaving the relay out?

Thanks for the help.

[Mike Pavelin]

It's sometimes possible to replace the clutch assembly or the clutch bearings but why not just buy a used one, they can usually be had for £50-£100 ish.

[DarrenR]

Had the bearing replaced on my compressor clutch for £140 by air con guy near me, I am in surrey, if you are near will give you his number
Got a lot of sucking of teeth and can't replace bearing on that model etc from lots of jeep specialists.
 Mick just come over got bearing out of van and done the job on the drive, and did pressure check on system.
top bloke.

Darren.