Description
Diagnosis: If your AC blows nice and cold and then suddenly stops working when it gets very hot under the hood, it is possible that you have a failing AC clutch. The trained ear can frequently identify this by noting that the "click" from the compressor clutch stops happening when the system stops cooling, then starts clicking again when it cools down and restores cold air function.
This AC Clutch replacement kit includes the magnet, pulley, pressure plate and new hardware. The pressure plate and pulley on these cars is infamous for failing when it gets very hot due to long term wear of the friction surfaces. On P2 five cylinder cars this job can be patiently accomplished without evacuating the refrigerant in the system. This may be what you need to bring your sporadically functioning unit back into full time service when you need it most.
About Aftermarket
Aftermarket parts are a reasonably priced and good alternative to OE products. We often supply aftermarket products in place of OE parts that are no longer available as well.
Some items will be better than stock or considered an upgrade from the OE design in the aftermarket brand.
Other items will work as a less expensive alternative to stock.
We will not sell a product that we do not believe in, so rest assured you are fine with the aftermarket brand in most applications!
If you have any questions, contact our customer service team to advise on the best aftermarket products for your Volvo.