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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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MY clutch is not engaging and i know ill have to replace it. idk if I'm okay driving around without it, and if its gunu hurt me not fixing it this second.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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It's about this important! Unplugging it for now is no biggie..
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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It is only real important if you want the a/c to work.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Only needed if you use your a/c
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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As long as it is just the clutch dont worry about having to replace it, just unplug it so it doesnt run when you use the defroster. But make sure the bearings in the front are OK, I thought my clutch was going out and it was the whole pulley making racket rubbing on the face of the pump. You can get a bolt in pulley setup in place of the pump for cheaper than a new pump if need be.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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mmm must not be my compressor then. My 95 XJ it makes a loud noise near the compressor when I'm driving it comes on at idle and goes away when i drive. Something is making a bad smell, like burning rubbery stuff, burnt popcorn. thought it was the compressor, but i guess not.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Is belt shinny?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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Is belt shinny?
Belt that runs across the compressor?
If i can remember i think it may be.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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It's about this important! Unplugging it for now is no biggie..
i love the bypass pully! looks so much nicer. who needs ac anyway?! lol
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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i love the bypass pully! looks so much nicer. who needs ac anyway?! lol
Any of us that live in Texas for sure!

Having 3 months of 100+ degree days last year was no picnic. As I've stated before, I'll give up radio, power steering, and rear brakes before I give up A/C!!
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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i love the bypass pully! looks so much nicer. who needs ac anyway?! lol
Yeah NM is hot as heck in the summer someways and the wind messes up my hair!!! Lol jk but need the AC
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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by macgyver35

Any of us that live in Texas for sure!

Having 3 months of 100+ degree days last year was no picnic. As I've stated before, I'll give up radio, power steering, and rear brakes before I give up A/C!!
O.0 100 degrees....ewww okay I get that lol hope its not too hard to fix then!
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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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As far as the AC is concerned, it should not be an issue to drive around with aslong as you dont mind well no AC. As long as the clutch is not locked up you should be fine driving around like it is. If its making a funny burnt smell and squealing, Id check your alternator. The ball bearings in them sometimes fall out causing it to squeal like a pig. If it locks up intermediately it can cause the belt to heat up and burn a bit. It could also be your water pump going out.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 01:37 AM
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i dont even use lol!! i just drive with the windows down
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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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A/C? this is my ac, the 440. 4 doors off 40 mph haha. Mine hasnt worked since i bought it. going to be converting the compressor for OBA
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