L200 A/C pump not turning

[Tom.goode90]

Alright so ive uad this problem for over a year but i never really use the aircon so not a big issue for me. When its not turned on the clutch is disegaged and it spins freely with no noise. When i turn the ac on its a diferent story, it squealls its head off at me. Looking at it when its turned on i can say the clutch works perfectly. The bloody thing aint turning and the belts skidding over it. So the pump isnt turning, well it does like half a turn then stops and so on just little bits. It’s clearly not going like it should. Think i might get it sorted out soon just wondered if i could sort it my self? Would i need just a new bearing or does it need a new pump also since its aircon and has gas in any precautions i should be following? Ive done mechaical things such a strip and rebuild gear boxes and basic mechanicing and have most of the tools for the job so i think im compitent enough just dont wanna be without a car and not able to drive it because i’ve not got the parts.
Thanks in advance + new member here

[GreenV8S]

That suggests the aircon pump has seized. The system will need emptying and refilling which is a specialist job, as well as the repair itself. IMO it's sensible to leave the whole repair to an aircon specialist.

[Tom.goode90]

GreenV8S said:

That suggests the aircon pump has seized. The system will need emptying and refilling which is a specialist job, as well as the repair itself. IMO it's sensible to leave the whole repair to an aircon specialist.

Thought as much thanks 😅👍🏻

[stevieturbo]

hardly needs a specialist.

Get another pump, replace it and have somewhere re-charge the system.

Strictly speaking you're supposed to get the system emptied properly first...ie dont undo the pipes and let the gas out, but sometimes these things just happen.

[E-bmw]

That is fine until you find out (too late) that unfortunately there is still plenty of pressurised refrigerant in the system & your hands are in the way of the escaping gas!

[stevieturbo]

E-bmw said:

That is fine until you find out (too late) that unfortunately there is still plenty of pressurised refrigerant in the system & your hands are in the way of the escaping gas!

When you unbolt the pipes off the pump and gently release the gas....there is no risk.

As always, a very little bit of common sense goes a long way.

[Tom.goode90]

stevieturbo said:

When you unbolt the pipes off the pump and gently release the gas....there is no risk.

As always, a very little bit of common sense goes a long way.

Common sence isnt a flower that grows in everyones garden.
Ill look into getting a new pump then 👍🏻 Need to drain the heating system to get the pipes of so i can gain access to it