Hi all

Do any of you know if i can replace the clutch on the air con compressor without taking it off as mine is missing ? 2002 octavia 1.9tdi

many thanks Dave

http://skoda.workshop-manuals.com/octavia-mk1/index.php?id=1224

This should be the instructions you are looking for?

That's great, Thanks for your help

Dave

You are welcome.

If you have never had the aircon compressor off before it can sit pretty tight due to oxidation of the mounts may take a bit of precision hammering

Yes, remove the clutch if its present then fit a new one. You just have to make sure you get the right spacers underneath. Mine needs a slightly fatter spacer as it rubs slightly and squeeks at low rpm

edit: you need to make a counterhold tool. A block of wood with a hole for your socket in works. Around this hole you then need three screws which fit into the clutch and keep it in place whilst you wrench. You can jam the block of wood into the floor as well.

Edited 4 June, 201313 yr by yesiamtom

Hi all done, I got a clutch plate of a mate and fitted in about an hour, I have ice cold air con now Kwik fit re gassed it before I knew the clutch plate was missing and as they didn't make it colder it was free

Thanks for the reply's Dave