$10 says you overfilled or liquid slugged the compressor and possibly
destroyed. The other option is it is oil covered due to a leaky compressor
seal and needs repair or replacement anyway. If you need to add
refrigerant, you have a problem. It is not normal to add and especially
when using r-134A, you really can't add relying on pressures to determine
fill levels. You need to know, by volume or weight, how much refrigerant
is in there.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kurt Camealy
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 11:00 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Sanden 510 compressor clutch

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