Chevy Venture AC Clutch
August 14th, 2017, 5:43 PM
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Chevy Venture AC Clutch
Can anyone confirm that you can remove and replace the a/c compressor clutch with the compressor still in place on the vehicle? Is there enough room to access it from the wheel well? Where can you buy the replacement clutch? I can only find complete compressor assemblies for my '03 Venture. My clutch is working but pulling 12+ Amps and is blowing the fuse so guessing it has overheated at some point and damaged the coil inside. I can't afford to get a shop to evac, r&r the compressor, and recharge. Will cost more than the van is worth. Local GM dealer wants $1,200 for the compressor alone but I can get one from $200 from salvage or online (likely offshore mfg). Still need to get somebody to do the work because I have no refrigeration equipment.
September 8th, 2017, 11:51 PM
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Can anyone confirm that you can remove and replace the a/c compressor clutch with the compressor still in place on the vehicle? Is there enough room to access it from the wheel well? Where can you buy the replacement clutch? I can only find complete compressor assemblies for my '03 Venture. My clutch is working but pulling 12+ Amps and is blowing the fuse so guessing it has overheated at some point and damaged the coil inside. I can't afford to get a shop to evac, r&r the compressor, and recharge. Will cost more than the van is worth. Local GM dealer wants $1,200 for the compressor alone but I can get one from $200 from salvage or online (likely offshore mfg). Still need to get somebody to do the work because I have no refrigeration equipment.
