eclivic

Lets start by saying, I changed the bearing in the pulley because I had a loud squeak. Turned out to be the harmonic balancer. But anyway I replaced the Harmonic Balancer, the Idler Pulley and the A/C pulley bearing. Well I bent the A/C pulley but was able to half *** it to make the clutch engage without squeaking. Its been fine for about 2 weeks and 500 miles. Well I was driving home from work tonight and heard a tick/Knock so when I got how I popped the hood to investigate. at first I got scared cause I though it was an engine knock. well I cycled the A/C on and off a few times and noticed there is in fact a noise difference with the A/C on and off. Check out the video so you can hear it. My question is...Does this sound like A/C or something more horrible?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxnyF4Ezcgg&feature=youtu.be

I'm really starting to hate this car.

TallTom

I get that sound once in a while and I tap the gas and it goes away. I think it's the idler pulley but I can't be sure. Did you use an OEM idler pulley or aftermarket?

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

when you replaced the AC pulley did you use the same shims that were inside, sounds like you are missing the shims for clearance ...

eclivic

UPDATE: I removed the clutch to find this.

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

bad bearing....