2004 Dodge Durango compressor clutch

DUTCHMAN50

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2004 DODGE DURANGO
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

The clutch on my a/c compressor is froze up and I want to know can I just change the clutch or do I have to change the whole compressor? If I can just change the clutch do you know where I can find one?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 6:47 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Does the compressor turn at all or does it lock up when you turn the AC on? Chances are the the compressor is locked up and not the clutch.

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 11:00 PM

DUTCHMAN50

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The compressor is fine the clutch won't turn like it should. When I turn on the fan for the a/c the clutch won't engage and let the system run. And it smokes when it trys to run. There is no smell inside the vehichel. I have changed them on semi's but not in a car that is why I asked if you can just change the clutch.

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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 6:34 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Yes, you should be able to.

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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 7:18 AM

DUTCHMAN50

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Would you by chance know where I can find just the clutch without the compressor or can I just go to a junk yard and get one? Is the compressor the same for a 2000 or 2001 that will work on a 2004?

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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 8:17 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Chances are you will need to go to a dealer or a salvage yard. It won't be an aftermarket part (at least to the best of my knowledge).

As far as other years, if the compressor has the same part number, I would say okay, but we really recommend staying with direct fit parts.