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Old August 8th, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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The saga begins!

So I took the 67 98 convertible out for a spin last night. I had the top up so I ran the AC. 15 min later, some God awful noise from under the hood. I was so depressed I couldn't even bring myself to check it out until today. Well, found the clutch to the air compressor had broke apart. Soo glad it wasn't my motor! Now I have the feeling owning this car is going to be a constant project. Lol. I think I better replace the compressor and clutch assembly assuming there is a reason it broke. I don't know. What y'all think?
Old August 8th, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Just get a clutch plate from a junkyard - darned near any GM car from the late fifties through the early eighties should be the same.

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Old August 8th, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Does the pulley turn?does the compressor turn?or did the plate fail, thats what will determine what needs replacing.That A6 compressor is pretty durable.
Old August 8th, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Or you can go to the auto parts store and buy a brand new clutch and probably a belt.
Old August 8th, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Yeah, everything turns. Just the clutch plate broke in half and everything around it was spinning. Whew that's a bad noise! I'm worried the compressor might be starting to go and that's what caused the clutch to break. I guess I can just do the clutch and if it breaks again, I'll know for sure. Thanks guys!
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