can aircon pump bearing be replaced

Madmark · 19-02-2016, 18:13

The bearing in the clutch pully died few months ago. Can it be replaced in situe so I don't need it regasing as only just had it done

solarman216 · 20-02-2016, 00:05

it is not easy to get the pulley off even on the bench, I destroyed one a short while ago trying and learnt it's secret but cannot remember without looking at the bits, still on the bench I think, will have a look tomorrow, problem is you cannot use a puller as it distorts the assembly, I think I found a circlip under a plate which I could not find how to remove it without breaking it, but as said will look tomorrow, Rick

Madmark · 20-02-2016, 09:48

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Originally Posted by solarman216

it is not easy to get the pulley off even on the bench, I destroyed one a short while ago trying and learnt it's secret but cannot remember without looking at the bits, still on the bench I think, will have a look tomorrow, problem is you cannot use a puller as it distorts the assembly, I think I found a circlip under a plate which I could not find how to remove it without breaking it, but as said will look tomorrow, Rick

Thanks rick wanna get everything working for summer and this is one job I really wanna get working as even good in winter for demisting

19-02-2016, 18:13	#1
Madmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dorset Vehicle: highly modded Terrano 2 Posts: 1,088	can aircon pump bearing be replaced The bearing in the clutch pully died few months ago. Can it be replaced in situe so I don't need it regasing as only just had it done

20-02-2016, 00:05	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	it is not easy to get the pulley off even on the bench, I destroyed one a short while ago trying and learnt it's secret but cannot remember without looking at the bits, still on the bench I think, will have a look tomorrow, problem is you cannot use a puller as it distorts the assembly, I think I found a circlip under a plate which I could not find how to remove it without breaking it, but as said will look tomorrow, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.