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Hello! I have a 2004 Passat Wagon GLX 4Motion. I had the timing belt replaced a little less than three years ago. The AC worked beforehand but as soon as I got the car back, it was busted. I was moving and did not have time to follow up with that specific mechanic. Another mechanic looked at it and told me the clutch at the front of the AC was missing parts. I unplugged the power to the compressor and just drove without A/C. The car lasted for way longer than I thought and now I am curious if it is worth it to try and fix.
The clutch on the compressor currently can be moved by my hand BUT it feels very loose. It is hard to describe, but as I spin it, it doesn't move in a circular motion. It feels jangly.
I like the challenge and the tools (vacuum pump/gauges) are not that expensive on Amazon to replace the whole compressor. HOWEVER, I am curious if it is possible to replace just the clutch on the AC? I know it is possible on other models, but I cannot find any posts about my specific model. Can it be done?
Am I getting ahead of myself? Thanks.
The clutch on the compressor currently can be moved by my hand BUT it feels very loose. It is hard to describe, but as I spin it, it doesn't move in a circular motion. It feels jangly.
I like the challenge and the tools (vacuum pump/gauges) are not that expensive on Amazon to replace the whole compressor. HOWEVER, I am curious if it is possible to replace just the clutch on the AC? I know it is possible on other models, but I cannot find any posts about my specific model. Can it be done?
Am I getting ahead of myself? Thanks.