I think my A/C clutch is dying on me on my 87 GT. It sometimes doesn't engage when I turn the A/C on or it will disengage after some driving time. If I tap on the pulley it will click in and blow cold air. The system holds a charge so it's not that.

A few questions:

  1. Advance carries a new one for $59.99 and a re-man for $74.29 offered from the same manufacturer. Is there any benefit in going with the re-man (OEM parts vs. Asian etc)? The price is throwing me off...
  2. What does it take to replace it? Will I need a puller or just an impact gun to remove the nut and it will slip off?
  3. Is there anything else I should check before replacing it?

Thanks!