2001 Buick Park Avenue AC Compressor Clutch Replacement

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Replacement of an AC Compressor Clutch on a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The Bearing inside the Compressor Pulley was making a horrendous noise when the clutch was not engaged. When the AC Clutch engaged the noise went away. That's indicative of a bad bearing on the AC Pulley.
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@wadebonhomme2142 Месяц назад

This is definitely going to help me with my 1988 Buick Reatta, got the clutch and remove install tool

@Buckwsr 5 лет назад

Good video. I have a 1995 Olds Ninety-Eight Regency, with the GM 3800 engine, and my clutch works intermittently, and comes on if you hit it with a stick! Your video confirmed that I can do this job without removing the compressor from the vehicle. Thanks.

@dennisrockwell7834 3 года назад

THANK YOU, Charles, I think my brother Charlie has the same problem with his 2001" LeSabre LT" good video, I am 81 and my younger brother is 79 with your clear instructions, we will get her done! THANKS again, GOD BLESS

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

Glad it helped

@eddiea3782 3 года назад

Nicely done. Sometimes you have to work with what's available and the fancy tools are not needed.

@wf8933 5 лет назад

Thanks for the very informative video. The bearing on my Lesabre is starting to go bad. I will have to replace it also.

@moonpie1206 4 года назад

Great video , no useless info to extend run time, thanks.

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

glad it helped

@Matt-kn3fd 2 года назад

You helped me replace the a/c clutch bearing on my wife's 2000 Buick LeSabre. Went bad with 57k original miles. Thank you for explaining things so I understood clearly

@CharlesAndCars 2 года назад

Glad to help

@Matt-kn3fd 2 года назад

Only having trouble getting clutch puller to pull clutch on. Goes it's back to auto parts store. But hey thank you.

@Jaysol339 2 месяца назад

Can you list the tools needed please

@Jaysol339 2 месяца назад

Can u share the tools you used

@martymeyer4125 3 года назад

Excellent job

@hustler915 5 лет назад

Great video good job 👏🏽

@jcaleca60 Месяц назад

Thanks great video

@michaelmckellar7620 10 месяцев назад

fine video. Very helpful. My 2004 Lesabre is likely the same principle. It's very noisy. A few more drops of oil might hold me over til cooler weather since the AC is working. Lol Thank you very much!

@dresden374 5 лет назад

Thank you!!!

@lawsworld7493 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for this, my Mom just passed me down a '00 LeSabre and the A/C has only been blowing hot air. I'm thinking of replacing both the Compressor and the Condenser (possibly a leak, used some weld but I prefer keeping things in neat condition). Did a mach run of replacing the Condenser but wasn't exactly sure of how to replace the Compressor but I'm a little more confident. Should definitely look to add a "Tools I Used" list in future videos if you don't already. I know this is a little old..

@johnsmithson2506 Год назад

Thanks good video made mine go alot simpler.

@CharlesAndCars Год назад

glad it helped

@markopolo945 Год назад

Thanks to you I just replaced one on my 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora 🍻🤜🏾⚡🤛🏻🦅🇺🇸

@bigLOSdog 4 года назад

Nice!

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

ok thanks! I appreciate your response and will keep looking. I saw one person used a bit of lubricant to help get coil pressed on but not sure that's advisable or not.

@NanceeRBMore 4 года назад

Thanks. Great video. I have to do this on my 2001 PA. Even the same color car ha ha

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

Glad it helped... They're always dirt brown...

@deanh7190 4 года назад

Thanks Charles. Have the same car (& color lol). Same problem. Have the parts & install kit so ready to go. Don't know what part of country you are in but here in New England, the brake lines rust terribly. Recently upgraded to all new Stainless brake lines (9 piece kit was relatively inexpensive) I think $150. Putting on new fuel line kit soon as well ($178 delvd) for same reason. Not necessarily a GM fan but I inherited this car and I am impressed with the ride, handling & fuel economy of the 3.8. 130K and runs like new. Near new Michelins, all new brakes, newer rear shocks, all new hubs and synthetic oil since new...what's not to like lol.

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

One of the best cars out there as far as reliablity and they ride very well on the highway. Can't beat the Buick 3.8L. Mine was totalled about 6 months ago... someone ran a stop sign and hit me right in the drivers side front door. Drove me into another car and totalled it. Hated to see it go. was a great car.

@SgtBurn 5 лет назад

Hey Charles, I extracted inner race from the old bearing, cut a slit into it, and used that. I'll have a video on my channel about it

@CharlesAndCars 5 лет назад

Yeah, that's a good idea.. would be the perfect size...

@coreyjager1014 2 года назад

Thanks for the informative video! I have a 1999 Buick Park Ave with 157k miles on it. I love the car but it randomly makes a loud grinding noise here and there. The ac blows hot air. I tried using freeon and I got some cold air a day or 2 later that lasted for a day now hot air again.

@CharlesAndCars 2 года назад

Sounds like you have a leak in the AC system.

@burpostockings 3 года назад

I like how you mentioned something as trivial as the belt going on backwards. It will squeal, because its not used to that side, but its not a huge problem. Your belt squeals, sand it down with 1200 grain and youre good

@woody95124 2 года назад

Good Job bud

@SgtBurn 5 лет назад

The technical name for your aircraft nut, is a prevailing torque nut aka pinch nut.

@CharlesAndCars 5 лет назад

good to know. thanks

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

It appears you had the bolt "point" resting directly against the end of the compressor shaft when pulling the clutch coil? I was reluctant to do that but since it appeared it wouldn't need much pressure to pull coil I tried that without success. So then I had a puller from AutoZone used to pull the clutch/serpentine belt pulley and used the bushing from that hich has a recess on one side for the compressor shaft and rests on that side against "upper pully race". Then used the 3 finger puller with the bushing and was able to pull the coil off with that. Having said that now I'm concerned if using the 3 finger pully the first way caused any problem to the compressor shaft etc. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated as I couldn't find much on taking the clutch coil off of GM auto compressors with pullers and had to wing it somewhat on this. Hoping the compressor shaft wasn't somehow damaged!

@chocolatcolumbo9484 3 года назад

How do I tell if it’s the clutch or the actual compressor that’s bad? My 2000 Grand Prix makes a scratching noise and the clutch spins super slow. I can’t get it to turn off either. Not sure if I just need a new clutch or a new compressor

@chrislemaster2695 4 года назад

I just got a brand new AC Delco GM OEM compressor off of Ebay for 149.20 with tax and shipping. It costed me 175 for labor and recharge

@justingomez6495 2 года назад

Can you make a video showing how to change the ac blend door actuator??

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

It appears when you were pulling the belt pulley that you may have had the center nut that was removed at the beginning, with the puller bolt in center of that on compressor shaft.. Perhaps to help prevent the center bolt of puller from slipping off. Is that correct? Also it appears there is a smaller snap rind down inside the belt pulley. Perhaps related to the coil. Can you clarify what that smaller snap ring is for? I'm guessing the smaller snap ring doesn't get removed.

@Jaysol339 2 месяца назад

What tools or sets did you use ?

@amrenmurray 22 часа назад

what size of socket is needed for the aircraft nut?

@uptown4cozzmo 5 лет назад

Great job super job Of substitution of other presses n pullers to get the job done!! that's actually what I was wanting to see being done my clutch is not engaging I haven't checked fuses or relays or even if there's power to the clutch but I have a feeling I'm going to be doing the same job here directly I actually am hoping for a power issue now!! Lol thanks

@MikeNewburgerJR 3 года назад

Got stuck at the puller. Couldn’t get the compressor to move down after unbolting it. No angle/room to get the puller on.

@maccardi4431 2 года назад

Hey I'm currently trying to install the clutch on my 99 Camaro, Dane compressor. Where did you get that installer tool? I can't seem to find one. Also did you have a problem with the key sliding out of place as you tried to reinstall? Thanks

@CharlesAndCars 2 года назад

Don't know if the tool is exactly the same for a 99 Camaro, but you should be able to go to most auto part stores and get a loaner tool. Leave a deposit and then you can get the deposit back when you return it.

@americanpatriot2999 3 года назад

I have seen videos showing the pulley coming off with a mallet, no puller. Is the pulley press fit on the compressor? I have a 2000 Monte Carlo.

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

Not sure on the 2000 Monte Carlo. I'm guessing what you saw was a non press fit in which the air gap is set by shims. Those don't require a puller to remove the pulley.

@jimantonellis8653 3 года назад

Nice video, I have a 2002 Monte Carlo, basically the same deal. Every few months, the clutch gap grows until it wont engage. I have a 2x4 that I use to press it back on. Why is it backing off every few months?

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

Are you missing the nut on the center stud of the compressor?

@jimantonellis8653 3 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars The nut is there, is the clutch plate just pressed in? Maybe after 200K miles it's getting a little sloppy?

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

I had allot of trouble trying to get the ac clutch coil back on it didn't want to "tap on very easily and I was afraid to ding up the bottom of coil in area you used the screw driver if I hit it too hard. Wish there was a tool to press it on. Don't have large sockets. Ideas? Suggestions? Thanks for your help!

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

There's probably a special tool, but I don't have it either. Possibly the right size ball joint cup.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

Hi, I was able to get clutch pulley pressed on. Though I wanted to use it to make sure the coil was fully seated. I don't think it was off much but wanted to be certain. When pulling pulley/bearing onto pulley bearing race, there was a pop sound and the puller tool became tighter. However in feeling behind the pulley near base of coil it seemed the clutch coil sticks out a bit past the pulley, I checked to see what amount of gap there is now between the inside of pulley and the top face/insulator on coil and there is approximately .080/5/64/2mm space in that location. The pulley spins freely without any obvious signs of rubbing on coil. I could probably get big snap ring on but again wanted to make certain coil is fully seated. I know I overthink things but not having done this before am trying to insure its correct.

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

Sounds like you're getting it done.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars Yes, I finally got it done! Clutch was not engaging previously with old clutch and when ac was turned on with coil connected it was blowing fuses. Now ac clutch engages, no more blown fuses and ac is cooling normally again! I did top R134a off after clutch was working again and now all appears tp be working well again. Thanks for all you help! 👍

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

Did you have to somehow mark where the clutch connector was located on compressor prior to removing it? Do you know if a 3 prong removal tool is required to remove the coil on a 2002 Buick Century? I ask on puller as a 2 prong tool didnt come with the "deluxe" removal/installer tool kit I got from AutoZone.

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

You don't have to mark where the clutch connector is. Just note the orientation of where the electrical connector is and put it back in the same orientation. I believe the Century would be the 3.1L and I think it's a press on clutch the same style as the Park Avenue. Don't know if the 2 prong would work ok or not. I have a 3 prong and that's what I used, but you could probably use a 2 prong as well.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

Thank you vey much for the video and your responses! Big Help! @@CharlesAndCars

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

Hi, Sorry but another question: I saw at approximately the 8 minute mark in video that you were using the pulley installer with the main parts of the tool and a large washer and nut apparently for spacers etc. Can you tell me what size that washer was and what part of bearing (inner, outer race or both the washer was pressing against? I got ahold of a loaner tool for the bearing race tool for second part of pressing pulley on but need this other info to determine what else I need to do the first part of install. Maybe I could find a large washer like that at HDW. store.

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

Don't know what size it was. Just big enough hole for installer bolt to go through and small enough OD to fit inside the pulley. That was pushing against the inner race of the clutch and pulled the pulley flush to the hub.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars I found a complete bearing seal race installer set at Autozone and the large side of one of the "disks" fits right into theclutch pulley opening on top of the bearing. There are three Bearing "stop tabs "that one side of the bearing rests up against. The disk I was going to try to use fits perfectly inside those three bearing stops and the outer edge of race contacts much of outer edge of bearing race and of course covers the rest of the bearing in similar fashion as the washer you used. Do you think it sounds fine to use this disk this way to press the pulley on part way and finish with the larger disk you used before installing large snap ring? In this way the "disk sits flush against top face of bearing. I could send picture if there were a way to do so.

@austinalbright1854 4 года назад

I have a 95 Buick Regal Gran sport, and it has 251,000. And the A/C compressor has never been changed, now it sounds like it's grinding. I need to replace the clutch and bearing. May I ask were could I get one of those clutch pullers?

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

You should be able to get it as a "loaner" from most auto parts store. Leave a deposit and get the deposit back when you bring the tool back.

@austinalbright1854 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars yes, I can get it as a loaner but. I do mechanic work and for future repairs I need one of those. There as been instances where I had to replace the whole compressor instead of replacing just the bearing. But, I want one of my own. 🙂

@DetroitLove313 4 года назад

Great video I wish you were in my are but I’m in Nashville, TN. How much would you charge for this job labor and part? Trying to see how expensive my local place is, $340 if THEY don’t have to remove the compressor

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

340 is probably right in the ball park. If the compressor had to be removed then it's probably in the 550-650 range.

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

Depends on if the compressor had to actually be replaced.... More labor than parts if not.

@DetroitLove313 4 года назад

Charles And Cars Thanks so much Charles. Your spot on with the pricing.

@Sartonica 5 лет назад

Aren't there shims in there somewhere to adjust the clutch gap?

@CharlesAndCars 5 лет назад

Not in this style compressor... It's a press fit ... other styles are not press fit so they have shims to adjust the air gap.

@Lesabrejunkie 2 года назад

i know this is an older video, but is there a clutch plate removal tool that has metric threads? I rented the set from a local auto parts store, but it only works on sae compressor clutch threads. At the 3:48 point in the video is that a metric puller that is being used?

@CharlesAndCars 2 года назад

Something like www.amazon.com/COMPRESSOR-CLUTCH-REMOVER-INSTALLER-CONDITIONING/dp/B00LUE8GS8 or www.shopcenturyautoair.com/store/p27/GM_Metric_Clutch_Remover%2FInstaller_Kit_FJC_7635.html

@Lesabrejunkie 2 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars thanks for your help. So it definitely is metric?

@CharlesAndCars 2 года назад

@@Lesabrejunkie I'm not positive, but it most likely is. If you can read the tag on the compressor you should be able to look up exactly what it is.

@lewisweathers6740 3 года назад

I have a question for you I have 2001 bulck and it keeps running hot now so what cost that now

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

That's hard to say. Can be mulitple reasons. First would be to look at the overall condition of the coolant, thermostat, flow through the pump, and possibly head gasket causing overheat. Also fan operation could affect it. That's at least where I would start looking.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

Was that a part from a bearing/seal installer kit that you used against the pulley when pressing pulley on?

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

That's exactly what it was

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars ok thanks! Trying to look for one around here. It appears based on my clutch pulley size and how that part fits on the pulley that it was approximately 3" across on the wide side. Is that correct? about how thick was it? Hoping that this tool from an AutoZone 51750 puller installer kit will work with the bearing seal installer like yours did.

@lazyh-online4839 4 года назад

So what if you don't have an impact to remove that center nut? Is there a way to hold the hub in place to remove the nut with a socket wrench?

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

May try just leaving the belt on to help hold the pulley and putting the socket on and using a hammer on the ratchet to break it loose.

@lazyh-online4839 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars well, the pulley definitely stays in place but the hub/clutch plate still spins freely with the ratchet. The magnet died and the clutch needed to be replaced long ago anyways so I figured possibly tack welding them together but then I couldn't get to the retaining clip on the pulley bearing if I did that.

@radarfubar8087 2 месяца назад

I have a 1990 gm ac clutch I can't remove. I literally bout the threading remover tool like urs and I realized mine doesn't have threads but rings cut into the metal where the threads r suppose to be. I have a junker ac compressor. Same thing. Any ideas how to remove the clutch if the clutch doesn't have threads?

@CharlesAndCars 2 месяца назад

Don't know that truck specifically, but some are press fit, some held on by bolt, and some held on by snap ring.

@BudgetGuitars 4 года назад

Can you remove the whole compressor from the wheel well or do you have to remove the compressor from the top?

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

Honestly I don't remember. I didn't have to remove the whole compressor...

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

Honestly I don't remember. I didn't have to remove the whole compressor...

@confidential8738 2 года назад

Do these have no shims? And also the tool kit doesnt have a short one so i have to remove the ac compressor like u because i cant just tighten my air gap on the car bc the metal framing is in the way right?

@CharlesAndCars 2 года назад

No shims. This type is a press fit and needs to be pressed onto the hub. Airgap is set that way so no shims necessary.

@confidential8738 2 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars thank u very much for the reply. I had an impala like yours and now a buick lol. Appreciate the videos u have.

@JoseRodriguez-lt7xi 5 лет назад

I have a issue with my compressor clutch only turns when i hit it

@CharlesAndCars 5 лет назад

Sound like either the coil is weak or the air gap is too big and the coil can't pull the clutch in to engage it.

@mitchr6526 4 года назад

Nice video. This aircraft nut at 14:30 is missing on my 1995 Regal. What size is it? I have a 3/8-16 in my drawer. It is close but no go. My gauge says its not 24 TPI. What is it? Will it come in my clutch kit? Thanks

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

Not sure what it is... possibly metric... I don't believe it comes with the clutch...

@mitchr6526 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars After posting had an idea to take the installer tool to the store and match it with those threads. Thanks again.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

An idea I had was if I can get the bearing race still on old pulley out of the old pulley I can use the old pulley to press the coil on without the friction of the bearing in pulley when trying to press the coil on with the use of the pulley and pulley press tool. Then when done pressing the coil on with the use of the pulley without the bearing you simply lift the old pulley out without need of a tool. Thoughts? In my case the bearing was pressed on so tightly i'm having to get bearing out of old pulley a piece at a time. Not ideal!

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

That would probably work. Any flat piece with a hole in the center should work.

@Dave-jc6ky 3 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars Great, Thanks for your input! Working on trying to design a tool that would work with the installer to take place of the bearing race/seal driver part. That's a good idea but the tool I have in mind I think would serve the purpose of being designed to mate up with inner bearing race exactly, remain centered allowing for the puller/installer tool to thread onto the compressor shaft and press the bearing and pulley onto the race.

@JoseRodriguez-lt7xi 5 лет назад

How do i tighten it ? Which tool. Bro

@Tylerl128 4 года назад

what if i want to put a bypass pulley on? is it really hard to get the compressor off? is that why you did all this on the car instead of off?

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

If you take the compressor off you need to have the system evacuated and then re-charged. It's just more work.

@Tylerl128 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars what if i'm just putting a bypass pulley on to delete the compressor all together?

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

Still would need to discharge and remove the compressor

@Tylerl128 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars i know... i was asking how difficult it would be.. never mind i got it

@duranbailiff5337 Год назад

Great video Brother! I would like to add that this procedure will work on other GM models: other Buicks, Chevys, etc. MAGA

@OTBkid Год назад

@1:58

@nicnasty1200 3 года назад

why not take the compressor out on a work bench for repairs?

@CharlesAndCars 3 года назад

You can do that, but you have to evacuate the system and then recharge it.

@JoseRodriguez-lt7xi 5 лет назад

I dont have a tool

@CharlesAndCars 5 лет назад

You need a AC Compresser Clutch installer... many times you can get them as a loaner from Auto Parts stores.

@JoseRodriguez-lt7xi 5 лет назад

I need to speak to u pls

@izom 4 года назад

so you dont get the fckn pulley of without that pullers??? :-/

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

You need a puller to get this pulley off for this car

@izom 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars yeah thanx - its really not an easy fix- have a venture- but its the same fckn location etc.- i just really didnt decide what to do- new compressor- repair pulleybearing or bypass....holycrap just because of that stupid noise :-/

@izom 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars 3:50 are there different sizes- i dont get mine in- or its just too rusty!??

@CharlesAndCars 4 года назад

@@izom It's hard for me to say... I don't know the size of the puller off the top of my head, but it should be standard for that car.... If it's rusty it could be difficult to get the puller started on the threads..

@izom 4 года назад

@@CharlesAndCars so- it took us 3 hours and we had to pull the ac- compressor out- it was like melted together- only with flex and heat got them off...next time spend some $$ more and buy a new compressor...;- () anyway your vid was a great help to see how it works...