[jimmytroanoke]

take your ac belt off and spin the clutch by hand and see if the bearing is shot. If the clutch spins smootly with no play then it's probably compressor time. replacing it is doable but you will need to vacuum the system after you open it up and replace the dryer as well. To be politically correct, you should leave this job to a pro with the legal recovery system so no freon is vented into the air. IF you do it yourself and don't vacuum the system properly your relief from the heat will be short lived at best.