New AC compressor or just the AC compressor clutch

[mfergel]

Hey guys. Today I started hearing a grinding noise coming from the engine bay and a slight burning smell. Opened up the good and I'm seeing sparks coming from the front of the AC compressor and the front plate wobbling loosely. The AC is cooling properly. Is the issue just the AC clutch or am I going to need to replace the whole thing?

 

[86GT351]

Hey guys. Today I started hearing a grinding noise coming from the engine bay and a slight burning smell. Opened up the good and I'm seeing sparks coming from the front of the AC compressor and the front plate wobbling loosely. The AC is cooling properly. Is the issue just the AC clutch or am I going to need to replace the whole thing?

What year and how many miles?

 

[mfergel]

2006 GT with about 148,000.

 

[86GT351]

2006 GT with about 148,000.

With that mileage I would strongly consider replacing the whole compressor. Replace the clutch and the compressor goes bad a few months later. Murphy's Law!