‘95 XJ : a/c compressor clutch faceplate question
05-01-2018, 06:43 AM
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‘95 XJ : a/c compressor clutch faceplate question
Hey all,
So, if anybody has experience with the 4.0l HO inline6 powerplant’s Air Conditioning compressor pulley - specifically the clutch faceplate - being damaged ( not nonfunctional yet but we do not run it because of the following issue I noticed) i could use some experienced opinions.
The faceplate has those three spring “ tines” (?) or triple bars that are on the faceplate front. After over 350,000 miles on her , two of the three ( see pict I have drawn red arrows pointing to the things I am talking about) of these are cracked at the rivet. The other is hanging on but I want to fix it.
Otherwise, the ac functions but I do not run it thinking that 3rd one will break .
Is this a repair by just replacing the ac comp clutch faceplate ? What do those three flexing spring things do, exactly ?
Here is what I am referencing :
arrows point to two cracked metal spring things ...
I appreciate any advice and help!
05-01-2018, 10:28 AM
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Just replace it. Easy job. You dont have to remove the belt. Just take the fan shroud out. Might want to wear some gloves around those fan blades.
Heres a video.
Heres a video.
05-02-2018, 09:18 PM
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Just replace it. Easy job. You dont have to remove the belt. Just take the fan shroud out. Might want to wear some gloves around those fan blades.
Heres a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_s8AOqEMgw
Heres a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_s8AOqEMgw
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