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AndrewL 12-27-2023 05:30 AM

Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
It looks like my AC clutch is toast. I've searched here and online extensively without finding a definitive answer. I suspect the one listing for a ac clutch compressor to suit a ZR-1 is erroneous because it lists it as being compatible with both base cars and ZR-1's.

Can anyone confirm if the clutch is available separately or do I have to buy a whole compressor to get a new clutch assembly?

Link to the ad which I suspect is erroneous: https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...ressor-clutch/

Z51JEFF 12-27-2023 01:59 PM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewL (Post 341196)
It looks like my AC clutch is toast. I've searched here and online extensively without finding a definitive answer. I suspect the one listing for a ac clutch compressor to suit a ZR-1 is erroneous because it lists it as being compatible with both base cars and ZR-1's.

Can anyone confirm if the clutch is available separately or do I have to buy a whole compressor to get a new clutch assembly?

Link to the ad which I suspect is erroneous: https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...ressor-clutch/

There is some info in regards to the clutch I believe on this site somewhere. This is an issue that's been addressed before so the info is out there. At one point I had planned on getting a spare for my stash. Google A/C clutch ZR-1 and it should pop up.

1991 Corvette ZR-1 12-27-2023 03:49 PM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
Been barking up this tree for a bit. If I may add to the confusion, from the same site there is a listing in the link below for a clutch that ?fits? 1990 ZR-1s only. To my knowledge, there was no difference in the pulley diameter, connector or clutch design that is different year to year for ZR-1s. Unfortunately, these sites have a lot of help that is not familiar with specialty vehicles within the Corvette brand.

https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...SABEgLSdvD_BwE

geezer 12-27-2023 06:55 PM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
AC clutch for base L98 is #10158036. LT5 # is '90 # 10158044 &'91 is #10157970.
Compressor for base L98 '90-'91 is #10135601. LT5 '90-'91 is #10090565.

As per part #'s base & LT5 are not interchangeable?

Z51JEFF 12-28-2023 01:32 AM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
I started looking for the clutch and assorted parts a few years ago and got side tracked,I'm on the hunt for a clutch coil if anybody happens to see one. Part number for the coil is 10157969 I believe.

Z51JEFF 12-28-2023 01:56 AM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
I just checked ROCK AUTO and they have the clutch assembly.

AndrewL 12-28-2023 08:54 AM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
You guys are brilliant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer (Post 341205)
AC clutch for base L98 is #10158036. LT5 # is '90 # 10158044 &'91 is #10157970.
Compressor for base L98 '90-'91 is #10135601. LT5 '90-'91 is #10090565.

As per part #'s base & LT5 are not interchangeable?

Thank you, finding out the part numbers was next on my to-do list. I appreciate you sharing the information. I'll also email that vendor to let them know their listing is incorrect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF (Post 341209)
I just checked ROCK AUTO and they have the clutch assembly.

Thanks Jeff, just placed an order for the clutch with them. :cheers:

-=Jeff=- 12-28-2023 10:44 AM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
I believe the 1990 Clutch has a different electrical connector than the 91-95, but I could be wrong. I know it changed on the L98 cars my 89 connector and the 1991 connectors for the L98 cars were different

Z51JEFF 12-28-2023 10:56 AM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewL (Post 341212)
You guys are brilliant.



Thank you, finding out the part numbers was next on my to-do list. I appreciate you sharing the information. I'll also email that vendor to let them know their listing is incorrect.



Thanks Jeff, just placed an order for the clutch with them. :cheers:

I bought the last GM clutch coil they had.

1991 Corvette ZR-1 12-28-2023 02:46 PM

Re: Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch availability
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF (Post 341209)
I just checked ROCK AUTO and they have the clutch assembly.

I see those on RockAuto, but are they for DOHC? I would not think Chevy would allow something like a different AC pulley diameter for an LT5. I have an old screenshot of that same clutch and the old site I got this from stated it fits DOHC compressors as well.


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