I was topping off my AC today when I noticed a smell coming from the
compressor.  Later after running the AC for a while I saw full on smoke
coming out of the clutch.  Now after letting the clutch cool it won't
stay the same speed as the engine.  Anyone know if the clutch is a
simple item to remove?  I see tool kits for removing them so I assume I
can't just remove the bolt and pull it off.  I also am wondering if I
have just lost a clutch or if this is indicative of a bigger problem.  I
have over 200K miles on the compressor and clutch; the compressor is
noisy but it always has been and it cools fine.

 

Thanks,

 

Kurt

87 Wolfsburg