navynuke

the clutch bearings shot in my air compressor, is there a belt or way I can bypass it untill i can fix it?

xj_maniac_newb

do you mean like the compressor for the A/C? If so then yes i think there is, matter of fact i think theres a diagram on mine showing how you can bypass it. Just take some string and use it to find the length belt you need

navynuke

the diagrams I have show the components in different config were there is no a/c comp.it would be awesome if I could get a diagram showing how to by pass the a/c comp.
Can t quite figure how to do it.

ezab

There is no way to bypass the A/C you can order a Bypass Pulley it is Dorman part number 34237. This goes in place of your compressor.

navynuke

Kinda figured, but wasn't sure.
thanks.

xj_maniac_newb

guess it must be cause mine's a 4 banger

navynuke

Just surfed about 10 places and this part albeit available some where, it is not however available to the general public.every were I have checked they show a pic in some instances, and then go on to say it is unavailable, not even special order. who do I kill to get this part please?

ezab

I just actually ordered one myself today for the same reason as you. I got it from Jeg's. It ended up costing $55.

navynuke

Much obliged ezab, bin there just done that. thanks again.

ezab

No problem

CJ7365

WOW, i tried a couple of searches, and the only place I found a replacement clutch was autozone, but it was $199.00

Could not find the Dorman part either.


You could always try the junkyard, I know the one around here, you can get the whole compressor and clutch for about $50.00, might be another option and then you can have your A/C working as well

ezab

Did you get the call from them saying it was back ordered until January 22.

Caish

Hit some salvage yards.
Plus the little rotary type compressors are nearly impossible to replace the clutch on. You typically knock the front bearing out when replacing the clutch.

Fortunately my 87 XJ does not have factory A/C just the factory bracket/bypass pulley.

ezab

I think I will just wait until they ship me the part I've never had a Compressor completely seize on me yet. But then again the Alternator on this Jeep was seized when I bought it and I never had that happen either. Worse comes to worse I go buy a cheap junk yard Compressor until I get my bypass pulley.

Gee oh Dee

There is a thread somewhere on this forum with pics and places to get it.