AC compressor squealing
#5
Re: AC compressor squealing
You may be able to buy just the clutch but it would be easier just replacing the whole compressor. Don't leave the compressor off for a long time or the accumulator will need to be replaced due to absorbing all the moisture in the air.
#6
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by Kataklysm
You may be able to buy just the clutch but it would be easier just replacing the whole compressor. Don't leave the compressor off for a long time or the accumulator will need to be replaced due to absorbing all the moisture in the air.
#7
Re: AC compressor squealing
Just had this happen to me 3 weeks ago.
Its best to replace the whole thing IMHO. Mine was still cooling and I almost went with the just replace the clutch deal, BUT I went ahead with the new compressor route. AND, boy am I glad I did, because, the orifice filter had metal shavings in it.
SO, I highly recommend replacing the whole thing, not just the clutch. I got a reman'd from the local parts store for 250 (plus 100 for the new accumulator). I replaced it myself and then had a shop mechanic vac and recharge the system. The whole ordeal cost me about 500 (if this is done at the dealer or a garage, prepare to spend upwards of 1200 dollars (depeneding on labor rates of where you live))
Its best to replace the whole thing IMHO. Mine was still cooling and I almost went with the just replace the clutch deal, BUT I went ahead with the new compressor route. AND, boy am I glad I did, because, the orifice filter had metal shavings in it.
SO, I highly recommend replacing the whole thing, not just the clutch. I got a reman'd from the local parts store for 250 (plus 100 for the new accumulator). I replaced it myself and then had a shop mechanic vac and recharge the system. The whole ordeal cost me about 500 (if this is done at the dealer or a garage, prepare to spend upwards of 1200 dollars (depeneding on labor rates of where you live))
#8
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by lytmup
Just had this happen to me 3 weeks ago.
Its best to replace the whole thing IMHO. Mine was still cooling and I almost went with the just replace the clutch deal, BUT I went ahead with the new compressor route. AND, boy am I glad I did, because, the orifice filter had metal shavings in it.
SO, I highly recommend replacing the whole thing, not just the clutch. I got a reman'd from the local parts store for 250 (plus 100 for the new accumulator). I replaced it myself and then had a shop mechanic vac and recharge the system. The whole ordeal cost me about 500 (if this is done at the dealer or a garage, prepare to spend upwards of 1200 dollars (depeneding on labor rates of where you live))
Its best to replace the whole thing IMHO. Mine was still cooling and I almost went with the just replace the clutch deal, BUT I went ahead with the new compressor route. AND, boy am I glad I did, because, the orifice filter had metal shavings in it.
SO, I highly recommend replacing the whole thing, not just the clutch. I got a reman'd from the local parts store for 250 (plus 100 for the new accumulator). I replaced it myself and then had a shop mechanic vac and recharge the system. The whole ordeal cost me about 500 (if this is done at the dealer or a garage, prepare to spend upwards of 1200 dollars (depeneding on labor rates of where you live))
#10
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by alex94z
Cool beans. Can this be done with basic hand tools or was there special tools needed?
The only thing that I could not do was vac and recharge the system. I had a local shop do that for 100 dollars. They vaccuumed my system, put dye in it(to show if any leaks exist or show up), and recharged it with 1 1/2 pounds of refrigerant
Hope this helps.
#11
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
It could be something as simple as a bad belt, not sure about a 94Z but the AC uses it's own belt plus there's a tension pulley there also on LS1's.
#12
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by lytmup
It wont be a bad belt if the noise any happens when you turn the A/C on. Since the belt turns over the pulley even when the A/C is off, if it were a belt, it would squeal all of the time.
#13
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
I think I would check the belt before changing the compressor ( $$ ) anyways, it could be when the belt has a load ( AC turned on ) on it that's when it makes the noise. Spray some belt dressing on the belt or even soapy water to see if the noise goes away.
I have never ever seen a belt that didnt squeal with the A/C compressor off then squeal with the A/C comressor on.
Also, belt dressing doesnt work at all (at least on my SS). All it does is gunk up the grooves in the pulleys.
#14
Re: AC compressor squealing
I've had this problem for the last year. Take heed, it was NOT the a/c compressor.
A couple of days ago, I bought a stethoscope and fished around. After changing the belt, I found that it was the a/c belt tensioner. $74 fix, no sounds at all.
A couple of days ago, I bought a stethoscope and fished around. After changing the belt, I found that it was the a/c belt tensioner. $74 fix, no sounds at all.
#15
Re: AC compressor squealing
Originally Posted by mark896
I've had this problem for the last year. Take heed, it was NOT the a/c compressor.
A couple of days ago, I bought a stethoscope and fished around. After changing the belt, I found that it was the a/c belt tensioner. $74 fix, no sounds at all.
A couple of days ago, I bought a stethoscope and fished around. After changing the belt, I found that it was the a/c belt tensioner. $74 fix, no sounds at all.