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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: rockwood17 on August 05, 2005, 08:55:53 PM

Title: air con pump 97 cherokee diesel
Post by: rockwood17 on August 05, 2005, 08:55:53 PM

,97 cherokee diesel.
air con pump rattling from driven end and not as cold as should be. does this mean new pump or are they repairable. any suggestions welcome. cheers.

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on August 05, 2005, 09:47:32 PM

Have a looksee if the bolts on the flex drive are loose or if the drive is breaking up.

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Post by: rockwood17 on August 11, 2005, 06:42:08 PM

checked flexi drive and shaft both ok.  The rattle is coming from the cover on end of pump.  Is this the clutch as it is floating in and out when engine is running and feels loose. Cheers. :?

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on August 11, 2005, 07:33:21 PM

That's the cover/drive adapter, the clutch is inside it. If it's really loose and noisy i'd remove the drive before it breaks up and damages something. You need to get it repaired or replaced by an A/C specialist.

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Post by: rockwood17 on August 11, 2005, 08:42:24 PM

Thanks. I'll try and find someone local. Can i just disconnect the flexi-drive?

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on August 11, 2005, 10:08:40 PM

Yes, unbolt it from the A/C compressor and the back of the PAS pump.

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Post by: Anonymous on August 11, 2005, 10:38:52 PM

Mine went on my old Xj - Westbury had a go at tightening/fixing it lasted a few months then started again

Think a replacement was @£300??? -fitted