LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Can low A/C cause car to run bad?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 10:54 PM
  #1  
ktg's Avatar
ktg
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 156
Can low A/C cause car to run bad?

My car has been giving me fits since I did my cam swap. I've tried everything I could think of but nothing worked. It finally got so hot here that I had my A/C charged after it was opened from pulling the engine. All of a sudden the car runs like a charm. ???
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 11:47 PM
  #2  
30AnvZ28's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 977
Re: Can low A/C cause car to run bad?

doesnt make sense to me.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 08:44 PM
  #3  
chevroletfreak's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 367
From: Kusel, Germany
Re: Can low A/C cause car to run bad?

Just last week I took my car to fill up for gas. I have had no problems with the car for quite awhile except that I had a leak in my a/c line. After I filled up with gas, the car would not start at all. It would crank, but would not start. I went inside and bought a new battery. I then replaced it in the parking lot. Still would not start. Guess what I ended up replacing?
















My A/C compressor! It had locked up and would not allow the car to turn over. If there is not enough freon in the system there is also not enough lubricant. The way I confirmed the bad compressor was to take my drive belt off....started right up. Now I have an A/C delete pulley in there and it runs better than ever.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CaRParts102
Parts For Sale
0
Dec 6, 2014 08:45 AM
pologreen97z
LT1 Based Engine Tech
0
Dec 2, 2014 10:42 AM
nophix
Fuel and Ignition
3
Nov 30, 2014 10:26 PM
USAirman93
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
4
Nov 24, 2014 03:37 PM
Geoff Chadwick
Car Audio and Electronics
0
Jul 31, 2002 12:07 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:55 AM.