XLTrunner
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- April 19, 2015
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- City, State
- MN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Explorer XLT 4.0SOHC
I just had the pleasure of replacing the a/c compressor clutch hub and pulley on my '04 Sable DOHC engine when the brg started howling. A/C still worked and got lucky that I caught it before the compressor was damaged...so, it wasn't necessary to evacuate the system and remove the compressor from the car.
Anyway, it got me to thinking maybe I should be proactive in doing the same on the Explorer w/179K miles before trouble arises? Anyone done this...or, does everyone just wait until it self-destructs and either bypasses it or spends big money to have a shop replace/service it? Frankly, as much as I enjoy a/c, I wouldn't be inclined to invest upwards of $1K to have it fixed.
Anyway, it got me to thinking maybe I should be proactive in doing the same on the Explorer w/179K miles before trouble arises? Anyone done this...or, does everyone just wait until it self-destructs and either bypasses it or spends big money to have a shop replace/service it? Frankly, as much as I enjoy a/c, I wouldn't be inclined to invest upwards of $1K to have it fixed.