A/C clutch bearing
 

Does anyone know where to find a replacement bearing for the a/c clutch? Subaru doesn't seem to have replacements unless you pay $400 for the whole compressor.

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

I'll ask the neighbor. He is a Master A/c schmechanic.

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

Ok, thanks.

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

When my first compressor tanked I couldn't find a separate AC clutch assembly or bearings at any typical retailer, and my mechanic took one look and said he wouldn't fool with replacing it, anyway. (Said the bearings are pressed-in, I think... sort of a "no user-serviceable parts" routine.) Obviously a knowledgeable person should be able to get the needed goods someplace, but it seems rebuilding these things is a specialized task.

In my shopping around I don't recall anyone who even pays for a rebuildable core for an SVX compressor. I've recently had to order one (a warranty replacement from Meridian Auto Parts), and the guy with whom I spoke said they'd take my used compressor, but that it had no "monetary value" to them. Begging the question, where are they getting stock for remans?

The compressor from Meridian is (as I recall) $345 with no shipping charge, but be advised I've bought two from them (one for each of my cars) and the first started slinging oil just as the 1-year warranty expired. To their credit they agreed to honor the technically-expired warranty, but return freight and installation is on my dime.

The endurance of any reman from any vendor (including Subaru) is probably just the luck of the draw.

dcb

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

bump............

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

I'm bringing this back because I think I found a bearing that will fit our compressors. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

most reasons for bearing failure are compressor failure. Excess drag of the internals, more friction, higher heat to turn the thing as it tries to seize equals bearings fail.

go ahead and replace the bearings, but that is a sign of a failed compressor

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

Thanks for putting that up. I tried the Neighbor, but he's been outta town for the last 2 months.

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

I picked up a used compressor on Ebay for $30.00, no telling how long it will last though they gave a 3 month guarantee.

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

Hope it wasn't from Dave's Carpets in NJ.:(

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

You mean dan's carparts?

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No it wasn't Dan's car parts NJ. But I just bought some mats and rear axles from him yesterday. What's the bad news?

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see the bad vendor thread the person(s) are crooks and probably have hooked money from alot if not most from this site from what i can read

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

that is it

Re: A/C clutch bearing
 

When mine went, the master mechanic at my local Subaru dealer replaced it for me....didn't even charge me, he had an old one sitting around, so it is doable.