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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Car: 1985 IROC-Z Clone
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AC Compressor Siezed???

Shorting the cycling switch for the clutch to engage, it does engage.

Belt is off and I can't turn compressor by hand, is this a sign of compressor siezure? Compressor is an R4


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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Re: AC Compressor Siezed???

its seized...normally the clutch plate on the front of the
pulley can easily be turned by hand.
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Re: AC Compressor Siezed???

Yup I agree, mine seized up years ago..
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Re: AC Compressor Siezed???

i have an 85 ill sell the compressor with the hoses attached if your interested
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