[Vwdiesel] AC Clutch rattly

[James Hansen]

If it rattles when the ac is on, its the bearing that the pulley runs on when the clutch isn't clutching.
-james

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From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On Behalf Of Dave Cook
Sent: January-06-14 10:07 PM
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Subject: [Vwdiesel] AC Clutch rattly



 
Dave Cook

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From: Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, January 6, 2014 9:49 PM
Subject: [VW-TDI] AC Clutch rattly
 


  
I have a noisy rattle when the engine is running that goes away when the AC is turned on.  So I figure some part of the clutch is getting old/worn.  It was particularly loud last night when the engine was very cold (though quieted to the "normal" level of rattle I'm used to after driving a bit).

Has anyone replaced all or part of the AC clutch?  


I've seen the whole clutch assembly for sale (the bearing, electromagnet, etc)as well as just the part of the assembly that looks like the outside of the pulley system, the part that looks like the triangle with 3 arms coming off it.  It appears that part is relatively easy to replace, while the whole assembly is more involved.


What is the likely source of the rattle?

 
Dave Cook
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