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Originally Posted by shorod
How are you sure that the A/C compressor is a problem? If the compressor is truely shot, you will want to replace the accumulator/receiver/drier since bits of the piston rings are likely partially plugging the accumulator. However, Ford compressors don't fail all that often, and yours is still pretty new.
-Rod
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You are almost certainly right. I had very cold air until the AC compressor pulley seized and my serpentine belt broke. Although I was able to bypass the AC compressor with a 66.5 in belt and the car now runs, to have an AC I need to replace the clutch assembly. I would like to keep the AC compressor because I think it is fine. However, as far as I can see when I look at the compressor+clutch+pulley, it is impossible to replace the clutch assembly without removing them (as one unit) out of the engine compartment. This is one problem, - I do not know how to do it, and the Haynes manual is not detailed enough to me. What is more, I will have to disconnect the low/high pressure lines from the compressor. So the whole AC system will be open to air, and in such a case I heard I should replace the accumulator as well. Could you give some advice on these problems (or references/links)?