2011 Volkswagen Jetta AC compressor failure

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
50,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • FWD • MANUAL
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KENPBUCK
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The ac compressor appears to have failed. The inner portion of the pulley is sticking out of the main body and the compressor does not engage. Is this a safe point of failure or could more damage occur if driven?
Oct 7, 2014 at 3:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Can you upload a pic for me to see. I'm not sure what is sticking out.
Oct 7, 2014 at 5:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is really hard to see. Can you put a light on it? Also, is it a bolt? That is what it looks like, but I'm not sure. It could be the bolt that attaches the clutch assembly.
Oct 8, 2014 at 5:04 PM
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