Q: Can I reapply the pulley ring to my ac compressor bearing?

asked by on June 09, 2017

Ac compressor pulley ring came off of the bearing. Can I re attach it with a bonding agent, or something similar, so I can put serpentine belt back on?

My car has 99000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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