I didn't know what it could be and forgot about it. Could a compressor seal have blown out simultaneously with the clutch failure and the coil burning up?
Show Quoted Text Reply to L. Since it turns anytime the engine is running, you're a pedestrian until you get a new pulley and bearing in there but whether the compressor is salvageable or not is still an open question.
If you can turn the compressor shaft - not the clutch - with a suitable wrench on the nut at the end of the shaft note whether it turns smoothly with no rough spots. If not, forget it - it's toast. It will cost you as much or more to have it rebuilt as a new one will anyway. I went to the junk yard and got a whole compressor with a good clutch bearing to serve while I had the one out for repairs.
I left the clutch disconnected as I had no idea what shape the compressor was in but I needed the pulley for the the fan belt. My only problem was blown seals but yours sounds sounds like a basket case - get a local chop to render an opinion but I'd bet you're looking at a new compressor at the very least. Big bucks time.
Show Quoted Text Thanks for answering my query, Will. Actually, the compressor shaft turns, but I have no idea how much force it should normally take to to turn it. But does the oil dry like black acrylic paint, or does it stay oily? I would expect it to stay oily. I'm wondering is whether there is still any refrigerant in the system. I don't have a pressure gauge. I don't like the idea of taking my vehicle to any of the local service shops and paying an eager young kid to have the refrigerant sucked out if there isn't any refrigerant left in there.
