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Hi all,

Does anyone have a part number or spec for the AC compressor pulley bearing? Mine has buggered itself so looking at a bearing changeover rather than a full replacement compressor. AC is still ice cold and the clutch is free of play.

Thanks
Kevin

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Mazda only list the whole compressor assembly and the front clutch kit as replaceable parts. So it looks like it needs to be an aftermarket adaptation. Personally I would take it to an engineering workshop to get a new one cut or pressed in.

Else just buy a second hand one from someone here. Failures aren't that common.

Thanks Manga Blue

Do you know where I can find part numbers? Is there a catalogue for the whole car somewhere?

Was thinking aftermarket may be the go and was only trying to reduce the downtime.

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Try here and let me know if the 2 new links work.

http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=72508&p=924871#p924871

Here's a US online version showing available part numbers for compressor components as indicated by manga_blue: https://www.jimellismazdaparts.com/show ... gory=20231

Thank you all. That works a treat. Looks like pulley and bearing can be purchased together, but at $260 I'll probably go and source a local bearing.

Cheers
Kevin

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For everyone else's reference and my own:

AC Compressor Pulley Bearing Spec: 6001DU5 NSK Japan

From my research, 6001 DDU bearings should be comparable. The DU5 refers to the type of seal present on the bearing.

Other useful tip:

In order to remove the AC clutch without the need of the SST, I cable tied a 1/2" drive to the front swaybar and attached a 14mm socket. The socket was then placed over the centre nut of the clutch.

I then removed the air intake line and used a piece of drift wood with a hammer to crack open the nut but turning the clutch in the tightening direction.