What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Tonyrodz]

Fingers crossed it's just the clutch on the compressor ( due to smell?)

I thought that also--really hoping I'm wrong.

 

[mountie]

I thought that also--really hoping I'm wrong.

I didn't think changing the clutch was too much of a big deal.
( But I am thinking of my old '88 GMC truck) Maybe I'm wrong....

 

[Tonyrodz]

I didn't think changing the clutch was too much of a big deal.
( But I am thinking of my old '88 GMC truck) Maybe I'm wrong....

Might just be easier to swap the whole compressor.

 

[eohat]

Might just be easier to swap the whole compressor.

I replaced the A/C clutch on my Tahoe recently, not too difficult. It takes snap ring pliers to disassemble and a feeler gauge to set the clearance.

 

[Rocket Man]

Might just be easier to swap the whole compressor.

And discharge/ recharge the system? That’s not cheap.

 

[mountie]

Might just be easier to swap the whole compressor.

Especially if it's the original compressor.

 

[mountie]

That’s not cheap.

A fact of life - You are right!!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Especially if it's the original compressor.

It was swapped 2-3 yrs ago.

 

[swathdiver]

I replaced the A/C clutch on my Tahoe recently, not too difficult. It takes snap ring pliers to disassemble and a feeler gauge to set the clearance.

Did you use that AC Delco clutch kit? And did you do it while still on the motor? Mine is a little noisy and would like to go this route.

 

[mountie]

My old '88 GMC.... about 7 years ago I was up-dating my A/C..... Turned out completely replacing everything from condenser to heater core & everything in between / All AC Delco.
Not as pricey as I thought..... Nearly same cost for clutch, or complete compressor.
I wanted everything CLEAN inside the system.

 

[eohat]

Did you use that AC Delco clutch kit? And did you do it while still on the motor? Mine is a little noisy and would like to go this route.

I used the Four Seasons clutch kit from RockAuto. The AC Delco clutch kit is $170 and the compressor w/clutch is $213. The manufacturers overcharge for the clutch kit because they know it’s more expensive to open the system while replacing the compressor. #NotCool

I did the replacement with the compressor on the motor. Removing the fan shroud made access easier. You can replace just the clutch bearing if your clutch is still in good shape. It’s staked in place but should be easy to press out. I also purchased the bearing separately to replace the noisy one on my Silverado.

 

[1992rs]

Joe Gibbs ‘hoe alert

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[Tonyrodz]

Joe Gibbs ‘hoe alert

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Pretty sharp. Any idea how many they made and cost? Any interior mods?

 

[1992rs]

Pretty sharp. Any idea how many they made and cost? Any interior mods?

I have no clue how many they made, but iirc the Joe Gibbs hoes are the rarest of the models he modded. I totally spaced the interior but again if memory serves me correctly, it received a custom gauge cluster, dash bezel, special material (can’t recall if it’s suede or leather) where the two tone in the seats usually is and on the door cards by the arm rest.

Couple things I noticed, aside from the obvious ground fx:
- Denali rear bumper
- Escalade vents
- 14” rotors on all 4 corners, the fronts being 2 piece
- 305/50/ 20 tires, which were chunky af on top of them already being nitto 420s, which are a little bigger than normal to begin with
- the front grill looks a lil different than normal. It’s rather flat, more like an hd grill.


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[HiHoeSilver]

Wonder if you can get the front bumper anywhere?

 

[swathdiver]

I used the Four Seasons clutch kit from RockAuto. The AC Delco clutch kit is $170 and the compressor w/clutch is $213. The manufacturers overcharge for the clutch kit because they know it’s more expensive to open the system while replacing the compressor. #NotCool

I did the replacement with the compressor on the motor. Removing the fan shroud made access easier. You can replace just the clutch bearing if your clutch is still in good shape. It’s staked in place but should be easy to press out. I also purchased the bearing separately to replace the noisy one on my Silverado.

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Much obliged! Did you say you needed or used a puller to get the old one off?

 

[Rocket Man]

Joe Gibbs ‘hoe alert

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Where did you see that at?

 

[eohat]

Much obliged! Did you say you needed or used a puller to get the old one off?

I used two different sized snap ring pliers, no puller required. Here's the replacement instructions:

 

[1992rs]

Where did you see that at?

Lowes in Milwaukee


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[Rocket Man]

Lowes in Milwaukee


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That’s pretty damn local lol. Awesome.