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mhfd112 on Wed August 14, 2013 7:04 PM

Year: 2005
Make: 2005
Model: Taurus
Engine Size: 3.0

My buddy brought his Taurus over for me to check out. The compressor has been bypassed by putting a shorter belt on. Compressor turns smooth, but looks like the clutch plate is coming apart.

Can I just replace the clutch, and if I do, does the compressor come out from the top or the bottom?

Thanks

Jag987 on Wed August 14, 2013 11:24 PM

How much space is there in front of the compressor? I can't say for sure on that car, but I have worked on some cars where I was able to remove a tire and some plastic covers and remove the clutch with the compressor still on the car. It would save recharging the system and other work that would need to be done. Take a good look at this option and good luck!

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emsvitil on Thu August 15, 2013 6:20 PM

If there's not enough room, you can probably unbolt the compressor, leaving the hoses attached, to get the clutch off..

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TRB on Thu August 15, 2013 7:47 PM

Cost as much for a clutch as a new compressor. Plus the clutch failed because the compressor got hot in 90 % of these Ford failures. Lot of expense and time to do it over again in 30 days.

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NickD on Fri August 16, 2013 6:33 AM

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Originally posted by: TRB
Cost as much for a clutch as a new compressor. Plus the clutch failed because the compressor got hot in 90 % of these Ford failures. Lot of expense and time to do it over again in 30 days.

Agree with this, actually a compressor with a new clutch on it just cost a few dollars more.

Son just got rid of his 2000 Taurus a couple of months ago, that car amazed me with 260K miles on it, AC still working fine, but did have to replace the blower motor about four months ago. Had low compression in one of the cylinders, but the rocker panels were going to pot with rust. With unibodies, when that happens, time to get rid of it.

mhfd112 on Fri August 16, 2013 8:23 AM

Can you tell me where the orifice tube is located?

If it doesn't look clean, and I'm guessing it won't, I probably won't try to help with this one.

mollygomez on Fri November 22, 2013 4:45 AM

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Originally posted by: emsvitil
If there's not enough room, you can probably unbolt the compressor, leaving the hoses attached, to get the clutch off..

I totally agree with this.. It will be a good solution.

Chick on Fri November 22, 2013 11:06 AM

I believe your car has the three lugs on the clutch plate? If they are coming apart, change the compressor it's shot... The O tube is located on the right side frame rail, usually covered with a rubber sleeve.. (not all) but check it as I feel the compressor wore and heat destroyed the insides and you may find parts of it on the O-tube...Hope this helps..

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