demon_maxima

Ok, Here we go. I have an Awful noise that sounds like it is coming from the A/C compressor. When the car is on(At IDLE), there is a nya nya nya nya nya noise that sounds like a diesel would. I have no idea what would cause this noise, but it is getting worse and is driving me crazy. With an Intake and Exhaust, i can STILL hear this noise over my engine.



Thanks !

asand1

iTrader: (1)

Is the noise present with AC on? Off?
Remove the AC/Alt belt. Run to confirm the noise is gone. Spin the AC clutch by hand to check the clutch bearing. Spin the Alt to check it as well.

demon_maxima

the noise gets so much louder and noticeable with the A/C Off

demon_maxima

I will pull the belts today, but im starting to think its the TC tensioner... Which i HOPE it is not.

Quickywd01

iTrader: (16)

A/C compressor bearing is failing.

demon_maxima

You hit it on the nail. i pulled the belt friday and spun the pulley...shakes a bit and you can hear it rattle. Thank GOD its not the timing chain tensioner!

cashoit

what do u mean thank god???

Freakin new compressor costs more than replacing the engine lol

Doughboy89

iTrader: (1)

Damn, I just sent my parts car off with a good compressor. Didn't want to let the refrigerate out in my garage.

Trini Boom

iTrader: (5)

Just swap over the bearing and clutch assembly. You will not need to release the freon to do this.

JtzMax

iTrader: (5)

You can use a steering wheel puller to remove the pulley assmbly from the unit. You will need to watch out as there's not a lot of room but a trick around this is to pull the 4 mounting bolts, drop the unit down then replace the top two bolts in the bottom holes. Gives you more room to work. I suggest an FSM if you don't have one. Will give you the exploded view of the AC compressor ... there's a small "C" clip in back of the pulley, holds the bearing on. Not a bad job really ... doing an engine is worse IMHO!

Cashoit !!!! Sup Bro!

demon_maxima

I say thank god because its not engine- Threatening, Since i am still in highschool and live with my mom and she still thinks that anything that goes wrong with the car is my fault(Wont let me pull engine), and there is a write up on how to do it right here:

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=112

demon_maxima

Damn straight.