HELP, in need of SWFlorida mechanic!

[notAdub]

OK tonight the XJ started making a strange noice, almost like metal on metal grinding, but not really a "grind" , more like the sound of bad bearings of some sort.

It got worse as the night went on, when I got home I popped the hood, and it sounded like it was coming from the A/C compressor, I turned on the A/C and it got louder!

So, I am thinking the compressor clutch bearings are bad. I found them at Advanced Auto for $33.

My problem is, I have no idea how to change them, or even if it is just the bearings.

I did some searching around on the site, and I guess if it is the bearings, I won't be able to do it myself (special tools, etc...)

So like the title says, I ned a good reputable local mechanic/ shop.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated, BTW I live in Ft. Myers


Thanks
Jeremy

[XJ FREAK]

sorry buddy have no idea (worse case get one from junk yard)

[Yoda]

www.floridajeepers.net (http://www.floridajeepers.net)

[notAdub]

Thanks, and no worries, I found some advice on flexplorers.com (http://flexplorers.com)

Someone on here suggested I look into them when i first moved down here.

It's just a bit difficult finding all the reputable shops and yards in an unfamiliar place.