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Topdog *
Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Gloucestershire
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 15:39 Post subject: Replace air con compressor with idler pulley ? |
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Hi there,
I recently had my air con recharged and it worked well for a bit, however the air con no longer works - its a 1995 3.1
The blue light on the switch comes on but the clutch on the compressor no longer engages. A few days earlier I heard bubbling on the drivers side so I guess I have a leak but can't see any evidence..... I have checked the fuses and it looks ok. Other than that the truck is ok.
I am not really bothered about having air con and I wanted your thoughts on changing the compressor for an idler pulley and a shorter belt as I don't really want the hassle of trying to fix an ageing system. Is changing the compressor to an idler pulley for a novice? Is there anything else that would need to be sorted? is there a supplier that you could reccomend for parts?
All your help very much appreciated as I don't really want to run the truck with no air con gas as I read this eventually causes the compressor to sieze and strip the belts .
Cheers,
Dave |
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TrooperDan *******
Joined: 01 Mar 2010 Posts: 2337 Location: Near York, E Yorks
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 17:38 Post subject: |
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I have one....but I'm keeping it for when not if I need it Most breakers have them and its a simple job to do. Only issue is the aircon system needs emptying by a specialist as the contents go and attack the ozone layer. otherwise its 30min job with basic sockets/spanners. 12 and 14mm IIRC _________________ www.independentisuzu.co.uk |
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DYLAN Moderator
Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 5115 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 19:25 Post subject: |
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I suppose if its leaked anyway then degassing isnt a problem
Other than that its very simple _________________ |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 19:31 Post subject: |
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Its a doddle ... just follow the method I used by following Dylans link. Make sure you get everything you need. The two bolts. A washer 5mm thick with an 8.5mm hole in the middle ... or at least a plate 5mm thick with a hole in the middle ... or as a last resort a stack of normal washers that make the spacer size. Get yourself a brand new belt. You want a power steering belt (just the one) for a non-aircon vehicle. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 19:32 Post subject: |
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P.S. Cheers for the compliment Dylan! _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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Topdog *
Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Gloucestershire
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 20:01 Post subject: |
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Ryanagar, Markymoan,
This is BRILLIANT!
I will gets the bits together then let you know how I get on.
Much appreciated, I owe you guys a drink
Dave |
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 20:22 Post subject: |
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Not me mate, I sort of just said the same thing about the gas _________________ |
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DYLAN Moderator
Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 5115 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 21:06 Post subject: |
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Rhanagar wrote: |
P.S. Cheers for the compliment Dylan! |
Well deserved mate _________________
2002 S-TYPE JAGUAR 3.0 SPORT |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:34 Post subject: |
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Just to confirm ... the only reason I flipped the adjuster bracket was the belts I had to hand were either too long (aircon belts) or too short (what was given to me with the pulley and had in the garage). If you get the correct belt you don't need to flip the adjuster. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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and11 **
Joined: 31 Oct 2014 Posts: 89 Location: Wolverhampton
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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:51 Post subject: aircon replacemnt |
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Hi i need to remove my air con compressor any one know were to get a idler pulley and belts from cheers |
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RogerDS *
Joined: 03 Aug 2020 Posts: 25 Location: Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:57 Post subject: Re: aircon replacemnt |
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and11 wrote: |
Hi i need to remove my air con compressor any one know were to get a idler pulley and belts from cheers |
See if this write up can help you:
We may need to address the compressor issue on buddy's incoming Trooper project. We're gonna take her in soon after we finished installing the suspension and dually wheels on the Superduty and clear the garage. |
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