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RupertPupkin · 07-16-2024, 06:28 PM

What's the avg cost for ac clutch compressor? Easy fix?

102SS · 07-17-2024, 05:22 AM

Rock Auto has Genuine GM for $289.00

CamaroCracka · 07-17-2024, 05:27 AM

The couple times I've had to recharge my AC, I had to take it to a shop and have them use an AC machine to get it to accept the refrigerant. Took me about half a day to R&R the compressor and clean out the system.

I pulled the passenger fender liner and used a 24" extension to get a butterfly impact on the bolts. There was one that had to wrenched out.

gtstorey · 07-17-2024, 08:33 AM

Is this an ac compressor replacement or an ac compressor clutch replacement? There used to be some links to the clutch itself on here and I think you can replace the clutch without opening the system.

RupertPupkin · 07-17-2024, 04:45 PM

As of right now, the only thing I can see is that the clutch would not engage. I did just buy a 40$ ac charge thinking it was that, but I was mistaken.

gtstorey · 07-17-2024, 05:59 PM

I wouldn't be looking at the compressor replacement until it is properly diagnosed. If anything is wrong the clutch won't engage or at least won't stay engaged.

bsn · 07-17-2024, 06:00 PM

If your not positive its your clutch get on Amazon or Ebay and buy a gm AC clutch connector pigtail and run a 12V 10A+ DC source to it-polarity won't matter. If it engages its good and you will have to start trouble shooting. If it doesn't engage they aren't to hard to replace on most cars-the Camaro is probably a PITA due to its location-no freon removal involved.

RupertPupkin · 07-18-2024, 06:18 PM

Thanks. Back to the shop she goes.

LarryD · 07-18-2024, 07:08 PM

There is a pressure switch that tells the compressor to turn on and off. Make sure it is working.

RupertPupkin · 07-20-2024, 01:37 PM

Thanks everyone. Thankfully it's nice and cool this week in Chicago. So nice tho to have the AC and having a daily. I usually just turn the ac on when I'm stopped. Hate sitting at a light with the windows down. Running no cats is no bueno even with e85.

CamaroGuy61 · 07-20-2024, 02:17 PM

That compressor from Rock Auto is a perfect fit. Comes prefilled with oil. I just installed mine on Monday.

102SS · 07-21-2024, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroGuy61

That compressor from Rock Auto is a perfect fit. Comes prefilled with oil. I just installed mine on Monday.

Its a genuine GM unit I have one my Camaro

All the shop had to do is drain my refrigerant which they reused and install the new one.

Air is still ice cold 4 years later

07-16-2024, 06:28 PM	#1
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Avg cost for ac What's the avg cost for ac clutch compressor? Easy fix? __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

07-17-2024, 05:22 AM	#2
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,540	Rock Auto has Genuine GM for $289.00 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

07-17-2024, 05:27 AM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,064	The couple times I've had to recharge my AC, I had to take it to a shop and have them use an AC machine to get it to accept the refrigerant. Took me about half a day to R&R the compressor and clean out the system. I pulled the passenger fender liner and used a 24" extension to get a butterfly impact on the bolts. There was one that had to wrenched out. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

07-17-2024, 04:45 PM	#5
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	As of right now, the only thing I can see is that the clutch would not engage. I did just buy a 40$ ac charge thinking it was that, but I was mistaken. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

07-18-2024, 06:18 PM	#8
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Thanks. Back to the shop she goes. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

07-17-2024, 08:33 AM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,478	Is this an ac compressor replacement or an ac compressor clutch replacement? There used to be some links to the clutch itself on here and I think you can replace the clutch without opening the system.

07-17-2024, 05:59 PM	#6
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,478	I wouldn't be looking at the compressor replacement until it is properly diagnosed. If anything is wrong the clutch won't engage or at least won't stay engaged.

07-17-2024, 06:00 PM	#7
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 469	If your not positive its your clutch get on Amazon or Ebay and buy a gm AC clutch connector pigtail and run a 12V 10A+ DC source to it-polarity won't matter. If it engages its good and you will have to start trouble shooting. If it doesn't engage they aren't to hard to replace on most cars-the Camaro is probably a PITA due to its location-no freon removal involved.

07-18-2024, 07:08 PM	#9
LarryD Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Manual Trans Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toledo, WA Posts: 74	There is a pressure switch that tells the compressor to turn on and off. Make sure it is working.

07-20-2024, 01:37 PM	#10
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Thanks everyone. Thankfully it's nice and cool this week in Chicago. So nice tho to have the AC and having a daily. I usually just turn the ac on when I'm stopped. Hate sitting at a light with the windows down. Running no cats is no bueno even with e85. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

07-20-2024, 02:17 PM	#11
CamaroGuy61 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: South Carolina Posts: 50	That compressor from Rock Auto is a perfect fit. Comes prefilled with oil. I just installed mine on Monday.