air con compressor siezing.

green van man · Oct 27th, 2015, 19:50

A question for those that hopefully know, when the con compressor siezes what actually does sieze? Is it the compressor shaft or the clutch assembly?

I ask as last night I assisted a mate to strip the clutch assembly from the air con compressor of his range rover, potchy but doable despite it being a non serviceable part and compressor and clutch assembly being north of £500 to buy.
His problem was the clutch bearing, after stripping it, it was evident that a replacement bearing could be fitted, although the use of a lathe would make it easier.

Just wondering if anyone had found a way around the Volvo air con seizing problem and if it was anything similar?

Paul.

cheshired5 · Oct 27th, 2015, 19:54

On a P2, a replacement pulley bearing is cheap to buy and easy but slightly awkward to fit.
Don't know if P3s are any different.....

kenny · Oct 27th, 2015, 20:09

It was the clutch that seized on my 2007 D5.

stimperley · Aug 17th, 2016, 20:06

Has anyone managed to repair the bearing or clutch separately? Just disconnected the belt to mine because its rattling like a bucket of nails. Disturbed to see replacing the compressor costs £400+. Searching for a secondhand one ...

RM955I · Aug 17th, 2016, 21:16

May not be any good but a quick Google turned up these guys who may be able to help http://www.nwideuk.com/bearings/automotive-air-con.asp

Or these http://automotivecompressor.co.uk/ep...tegories/Volvo

I could be wrong but 5 mins on the internet has led me to believe that the unit is this: http://automotivecompressor.co.uk/ep.../Products/1267 aka a Zexel KC-88. If that is correct, then the next piece of the jigsaw is... the bearing is likely to be a 35x52x20??? http://euro-klima.pl/en/p31315453-kompresor-volvo.html

I would go for a repair/refurb...buying a used one leaves you in the position of simply not knowing its age, mileage of the vehicle it came from or how likely it is likely to keep going.

stimperley · Aug 18th, 2016, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by RM955I

Or these http://automotivecompressor.co.uk/ep...tegories/Volvo

Good find - thanks. These lot have a copy replacement for my model at £252 in VAT

Oct 27th, 2015, 19:50	#1
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	air con compressor siezing. A question for those that hopefully know, when the con compressor siezes what actually does sieze? Is it the compressor shaft or the clutch assembly? I ask as last night I assisted a mate to strip the clutch assembly from the air con compressor of his range rover, potchy but doable despite it being a non serviceable part and compressor and clutch assembly being north of £500 to buy. His problem was the clutch bearing, after stripping it, it was evident that a replacement bearing could be fitted, although the use of a lathe would make it easier. Just wondering if anyone had found a way around the Volvo air con seizing problem and if it was anything similar? Paul.

Oct 27th, 2015, 19:54	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	On a P2, a replacement pulley bearing is cheap to buy and easy but slightly awkward to fit. Don't know if P3s are any different..... __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Aug 17th, 2016, 20:06	#4
stimperley Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2024 19:27 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hexham	Has anyone managed to repair the bearing or clutch separately? Just disconnected the belt to mine because its rattling like a bucket of nails. Disturbed to see replacing the compressor costs £400+. Searching for a secondhand one ... __________________ 2008 XC70 D5

Aug 17th, 2016, 21:16	#5
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	May not be any good but a quick Google turned up these guys who may be able to help http://www.nwideuk.com/bearings/automotive-air-con.asp Or these http://automotivecompressor.co.uk/ep...tegories/Volvo I could be wrong but 5 mins on the internet has led me to believe that the unit is this: http://automotivecompressor.co.uk/ep.../Products/1267 aka a Zexel KC-88. If that is correct, then the next piece of the jigsaw is... the bearing is likely to be a 35x52x20??? http://euro-klima.pl/en/p31315453-kompresor-volvo.html I would go for a repair/refurb...buying a used one leaves you in the position of simply not knowing its age, mileage of the vehicle it came from or how likely it is likely to keep going. __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170 Last edited by RM955I; Aug 17th, 2016 at 22:24.

Oct 27th, 2015, 20:09	#3
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	It was the clutch that seized on my 2007 D5.

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