The pulley fell off of the part that operates the A/C

Good morning,

Can you upload a picture of the piece that came off?

I attached a picture of the compressor with the parts. Can you identify the part that failed?



Roy

I do not see anything down there but a spine at is silver looking.

That is a spine that is silver looking.

Okay, again, can you upload a picture for me to see?

It sounds like the front of the compressor came apart. I want to see the extent of the damage.

Roy

Sorry Roy, but i don't know how to upload this .

There should be an attach file option for you to upload the photo.

Roy

I am no computer geek , where do i find this file ?

I cannot see what is on your end at all.

Can you email it to me?



Roy

Sounds like i might as well replace the whole compressor.

Sorry but i can't find any pictures to send you..

Maybe you can get someone to help you upload some pictures for me to see.

At this point, I am going to give you pictures of the compressor as it does sound like you will need to replace the compressor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Roy

REMOVAL
1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX.1O MINUTES
2. STOP ENGINE
3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
5. REMOVE DRIVE BELT


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6. 1MZ-FE engine models:
REMOVE SUCTION HOSE
a. Remove the suction hose clamping bolt.
b. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
c. Loosen the nut and bolts and remove the suction hose.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

7. 1MZ-FE engine models:
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the hose.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.


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8. 1MZ-FE engine models:
REMOVE GENERATOR
a. Disconnect the generator connector.
b. Remove the nut, and disconnect the generator wire.
c. Disconnect the wire harness from the clip.
d. Remove the pivot bolt, plate washer, adjusting lock bolt and generator.


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9. 5S-FE engine models:
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect both hoses.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings Immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.


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10. 5S-FE engine models:
REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.


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11. 1MZ-FE engine models:
REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and drive belt adjusting bar bracket.


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c. Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.

Thanks for pictures but i have a mechanic that will come to house and repair it.

You are welcome.

Keep me updated.

Always glad to help.

Roy

Thanks very much. you people are great.

Thank you for the kind words.

Roy

After looking at it this morning it looks like the the piece that the belt fits on is what came off.The big piece that it goes over is still there. Can i but this piece by itself ?

I found the piece i am looking at it is the belt tensioner.

Again, I am running blind here unless I get a picture of the compressor.

Do you have anyone who can help you upload a video or send it here to this post?

Roy

I attached a picture for you. There is no tensioner as the belt tension is controlled by the alternator. It can be moved up and down for proper belt tension.

Roy

the thing i am looking at looks just like a picture i saw of a belt tensioner.

This thing is big and round and looks like stainless steel.

Okay, I believe you but I need to see what you see. You need to get someone who can help you upload pictures for me to see.

Roy

Go to facebook look under Richard Whitman and you will be able to see what i see.

Do you know how many there are with your name? Which one, from where?

Roy

open Facebook and type Richard Whitman in search at top screen and i will come up and then you can see the photo of what i am seeing.

Look for me. Roy I have an engine in my picture. Then send me a friend request.

I live in Houston, Texas.

That looks like the harmonic balancer that the belt rides on at the front of the crankshaft.

I attached a picture for you to view.

You can access it through the right wheel well after you remove the tire. You will need an air gun or electric gun to release the bolt that holds it tight.

Roy

I found you and sent you a friend request.

Now if you will look under Richard Whitman Photos and scroll down the one that says upload to 2CarPros you can see what i see.

I saw it and posted my response.

That is the harmonic balancer. Looks like it walked forward and flipped the belt off.

You need to replace it.

Roy

Thanks Roy and thanks for everything.

You are welcome.

always glad to help.

Roy