1989 Other Cadillac Models air conditioner clutch

1989 CADILLAC
18,900 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUDY ELAM
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The air conditioner clutch locks up and that belt controls everything in the motor...we have replaced the clutch at least 3 times in the past six months...what gives?
Oct 27, 2008 at 11:06 AM
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HMAC300
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the clutch is either misaligned or you are not spacing the clutch plate like it should be. Thee is a certain air gap that must be made when replacing the clutch and if you just tighten the nut then it destroys this. the gap shold be about .075"
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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