Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDCI - Air Con Clutch

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Thu 17 Feb 2011 19:36
Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDCI - Air Con Clutch - Nightcrawler1988

Hi Everyone,

I have a Mondeo Mk3, 2.0 TDCI and have just had to replace my drive belt becuase when the air con clutch cuts in the belt doesn't go round properly and snapped. It's almost like when the clutch is engage it's "locked up" on the pulley.

I have disconnected the air con pump electric connector for now so it wont cut it at all.

Does anybody know what I could do to fix this? I have seen the "shim" kit from Ford but wondered if anyone else has had this problem?

Thanks Simon

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Thu 17 Feb 2011 20:50
Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDCI - Air Con Clutch - elekie&a/c doctor

It is very possible that the bearing in the pump clutch hub has collapsed causing the belt to run out of true.The shim kit is only for when the clutch plate becomes worn and needs adjustment.I think more investigation is reqd.hth

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Thu 17 Feb 2011 22:27
Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDCI - Air Con Clutch - Nightcrawler1988

Ok Thanks for the reply, I will take the clutch apart at the weekend and see what condition it's in. Anything else I could look for?

Simon

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