My wife's V70 was making noise and the mechanic told her it was the compressor clutch bearing. He said he could get the bearing and labor and everything would cost about $700.00. I haven't looked at the car yet because I work offshore and won't be home until the middle of March. It sounds like ya'll know these cars well so tell me.......Will I be able to drop the compressor and get the clutch off withhout completely disconnecting it? and I keep seeing Volvo forums about people replacing there compressors. Should I just go ahead and replace everything now? This car only has about 50,000 miles on it and an air compressor bearing has gone out ?

Any info would be great.
Thanks
jross

 

You can loosen the compressor and turn it sideways from the top and get the clutch changed out.

I would take the cooling fan out as well which is very easy to do.

Also if it is a non-turbo it will be very easy. If it is turbo it will be a little harder.