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    A/C compressor

    hey! My a/c compressor is starting to go out. damn fords and their a/c's... can anyone tell me how much its gonna cost me for the fix? its so damn hot in florida!

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    Why do you believe it's the compressor that's causing the problem?
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    when i turn the a/c on every 30 seconds or so there is a loud clicking or knocking sound coming from the a/c. no sounds at all when the ac is off though

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    Sounds to me like the clutch gap is too large??

    Go to AutoZone and get the clutch holding tool and remove the clutch......remove one or more shims to tighten the gap and you should be OK!!

    I had a CV that the A/C would just quit every 30 seconds or so but restarted in 15 seconds or so......took it to an A/C shop and they performed this shim service...took 5 minutes and cost me $35.00....

    I did it on the Marauder last summer......works great!!

    BTW, the gap increases due to normal wear and gap should be around .005" on the low side and no more than .025".....I think??

    Good Luck....It's HOT here too!!!

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    that is some good info there Marauderjack
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    See the attachment for spec from factory service manual
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    Exclamation Check it first.

    Quote Originally Posted by kwheels636 View Post
    hey! My a/c compressor is starting to go out. damn fords and their a/c's... can anyone tell me how much its gonna cost me for the fix? its so damn hot in florida!
    I have always had good service life from a/c compressor's.

    Follow some of the leads others have provided above and report back.

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    will do! im bringing the car in tomorrow i think, thanks alot for the help! I hope your right! Ill report back whats wrong when i know

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    well it turns out not to be the compressor. actually the a/c is fine! only the whole fan setup needs to be replaced apparently! its setting me back about $450 and now im bummed.

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