Need some advise about my A/C compressor???

[vwguy3]

Ok, so it has been bitching hot out lately and I really would like to get my A/C back working in my car. So the story goes like this. Last fall my A/C clutch took a shit and messed up my belt and then my belt tensioner. So I replaced the belt and the tensioner and called it a summer. I figured I would change the compressor or clutch sometime in the spring. Havent yet, but really need to now!!! I was wondering what I should do. I can get a used compressor from Viking for 105 bucks, Can get a new clutch kit from ebay for 50, or get a new aftermarket for like 150 from ebay. I dont really want to put a ton of money in the car so i was just thinking about doing the clutch. But I need a clutch pulley puller?? Anyone have one?

Thanks
Justind

[hamradio]

If you're going the used compressor route, upull has them for $29 w/core, and there are always a healthy number of 2.0 mk3s there.

Personally, I'd find a cheap reman compressor, as I don't like replacing compressors that much. One should be able to find a cheap reman for $125ish that will probably outlast a junkyard compressor.

Replacing just the clutch sucks and isn't really worth the time.

Also don't forget to add oil when recharging your system after replacing the compressor.

that's my $.02.

[Jigs]

If you open the system your going to have to get a vac pump and some gauges to refill it.

[JTapper]

If you open the system your going to have to get a vac pump and some gauges to refill it.

And you should probably replace the drier too...

I don't know why people don't do that, they're dirt cheap.

[veedubmechanic]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-COMPRESS...#ht_998wt_1031

$36

or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-2007-Vo...ht_3571wt_1031

[Jigs]

And you should probably replace the drier too...

I don't know why people don't do that, they're dirt cheap.

Good point. The drier should be replaced any time the system is opened to the atmosphere.

[vwguy3]

Thanks for the info guys. I forgot to mention that it is for a 2001 Jetta 2.0! Just noticed that I haven't ever updated my info.

Thanks
Justind

[hamradio]

oh, I thought it was going to be a '95 jetta 2.0.

There are a couple mk4s at upull north, right now.

[vwguy3]

Where is Upull North? Iknow where the south one is.

[hamradio]

http://goo.gl/maps/MFzi

[vwguy3]

http://goo.gl/maps/MFzi

Thanks for the map. I think I saw a couple Jettas down there!! It is definitely North!!!!

[hamradio]

yeah, it's up there.

last week there was a new beetle, really crashed 2.0 mk4 jetta, and a vr6 auto mk4 jetta. compressors from all should work in your car.