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by volvofanCT
15 Aug 2023, 15:05
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap
Replies: 6
Views: 2412

Re: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap

You are preaching to the choir about the lack of space Krons! A quick question though. Have you ever had an unsecured zip tie wriggle loose and go flying in the bay? No I haven’t. The edges of the metal spring mechanism are sharp enough (or my Harbor Freight zip ties soft enough) that even with end...
by volvofanCT
10 Aug 2023, 08:27
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap
Replies: 6
Views: 2412

Re: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap

I see. Thank you for the insight Krons. As far as the zip ties go, I guess the key is to ensure that their thickness, once they are inserted and deformed by pressure, is less than the distance required to close in to bring the clutch gap up to spec. In my case, the thickness of the ties once they ar...
by volvofanCT
09 Aug 2023, 14:03
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap
Replies: 6
Views: 2412

Re: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap

You are preaching to the choir about the lack of space Krons! A quick question though. Have you ever had an unsecured zip tie wriggle loose and go flying in the bay?
by volvofanCT
09 Aug 2023, 09:02
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap
Replies: 6
Views: 2412

Need advice with fixing AC compressor clutch air gap

Hello folks. I have been an MVS lurker ever since I bought a 2002 Volvo S80 a few months ago. I have learned a lot of new things about Volvo cars, which I am very grateful for. The admins and mods of these forums have my gratitude. Right now, I am experiencing the classic AC compressor clutch gap is...