1996 Volvo 850 GLT. A/C Compressor clutch shim

[Redneck]

Hi Guys,

I have taken apart my car again (1996 Volvo 850 GLT). I am trying to find an AC compressor clutch shim to buy. My current clutch gap is 0.95 mm. My existing shims are: 0.8 mm and 0.3 mm. It is a bummer because If I remove 0.3mm shim, I go down to 0.65 mm gap which is right above the max tolerance 0.6mm. If I remove 0.8mm shim, I go down to 0.15 mm gap which is way below the min tolerance 0.3mm.

Did anyone a leave small gap of around 0.15mm and the AC compressor still worked without a problem? My clutch gap is uniform and the clutch is not bent. I used a special tool to remove it without bending. I wonder if 0.15 mm gap would still work since my gap is uniform and the clutch would be at a small distance from the pulley without contact preventing it from spinning when the electromagnet is not engaged.

0.5mm shim would make my gap perfect at 0.35mm. I don't want to settle for 0.65mm gap after all the work to make the adjustment.

I have two questions:
1. Does anyone know where to buy 0.5mm shim for Zexel clutch A/C compressor?
2. Did anyone make the gap small at around 0.15mm and the compressor still worked fine?

Thank you.

[abscate]

Just set it at 0.15mm, check for uniformity, and forget about it. As long as it isn't touching with the AC off, it will be fine.