V40 AC Compressor seized

fin · Nov 29th, 2014, 20:47

Hello folks, new to this site. I have just bought a V40 last week. And already the AC Compressor pulley has seized resulting in the serpentine belt snapping.

How do I fix this? And can I bypass it with a shorter belt? Can I get a bypass pulley as I live in Scotland so there is no real need for AC anyway.

It's a lovely car, I have spent my budget on the car and insurance and road tax and cannot afford an expensive repair, so any advice will be most appreciated.

Brodick · Nov 29th, 2014, 22:15

erm you might want to try posting here:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=17
Hopefully get some help.

This part of the forum is for the current V40

Loskie · Nov 29th, 2014, 22:48

Was it bought from a trader? If so may have redress under SOGA despite what they may tell you.
If private then no luck.

fin · Nov 30th, 2014, 12:00

It was private. However, I have found a replalcement bypass pulley on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-AIR-...item4abe0a8b48

Thanks for replying

RoyMacDonald · Dec 18th, 2014, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by fin

Hello folks, new to this site. I have just bought a V40 last week. And already the AC Compressor pulley has seized resulting in the serpentine belt snapping.

How do I fix this? And can I bypass it with a shorter belt? Can I get a bypass pulley as I live in Scotland so there is no real need for AC anyway.

It's a lovely car, I have spent my budget on the car and insurance and road tax and cannot afford an expensive repair, so any advice will be most appreciated.

Isn't it still under warranty? All V40's in this section are still under full warranty unless they've done over 60k.

The aircon is part of the windscreen demisting process by the way.

Clan · Dec 18th, 2014, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by fin

It was private. However, I have found a replalcement bypass pulley on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-AIR-...item4abe0a8b48

Thanks for replying

It seems a bit crazy spending that kind of money NOT to have AC , Your car will be devalued . AC Is beneficial ALL year round , you will regret it next summer ! Anyway that kit won't fit your car it's for the older volvo engies .
Just find a second hand compressor from a crashed V40 . Or is it just the clutch part which is faulty ?

Nov 29th, 2014, 20:47	#1
fin New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2015 17:52 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Aberdeen	V40 AC Compressor seized Hello folks, new to this site. I have just bought a V40 last week. And already the AC Compressor pulley has seized resulting in the serpentine belt snapping. How do I fix this? And can I bypass it with a shorter belt? Can I get a bypass pulley as I live in Scotland so there is no real need for AC anyway. It's a lovely car, I have spent my budget on the car and insurance and road tax and cannot afford an expensive repair, so any advice will be most appreciated.

Nov 29th, 2014, 22:15	#2
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	erm you might want to try posting here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=17 Hopefully get some help. This part of the forum is for the current V40 __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Nov 29th, 2014, 22:48	#3
Loskie Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2018 18:40 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castle Douglas	Was it bought from a trader? If so may have redress under SOGA despite what they may tell you. If private then no luck.

Nov 30th, 2014, 12:00	#4
fin New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2015 17:52 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Aberdeen	It was private. However, I have found a replalcement bypass pulley on ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-AIR-...item4abe0a8b48 Thanks for replying

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