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Old 12-27-2010 | 09:54 PM
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Old 12-27-2010 | 10:11 PM
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That A/C bearing is beyond hope.
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
That A/C bearing is beyond hope.
welll ummmm is it servicable
Old 12-27-2010 | 10:14 PM
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I did a write up in the Tech Write-up section on re-packing bearings....but that one is too far gone.
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
I did a write up in the Tech Write-up section on re-packing bearings....but that one is too far gone.
i think it got rusted
Old 12-28-2010 | 12:44 AM
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can you replace the bearing on A/C compressors
Old 12-28-2010 | 07:03 AM
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Yes, but you'll have to have the refrigerant recovered first.

For the average guy it's easier to simply replace the compressor and clutch with either JY or reman unit.
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Most likely it's the A/C bearing, but you might also want to check your water pump. I had the same noise and i had the refrigerant recovered and the system disconnected and the noise was still there. I looked at my water pump pulley and it was warped and grinding on the housing and caused the bearing to start knocking
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Most likely it's the A/C bearing, but you might also want to check your water pump. I had the same noise and i had the refrigerant recovered and the system disconnected and the noise was still there. I looked at my water pump pulley and it was warped and grinding on the housing and caused the bearing to start knocking
Well the water pump is like a year old so it should be okay the a/c was kinda f-uped before i added water to the equation. It use to make this puring noise idk what it was but only occurred with the a/c and heat on
Old 12-29-2010 | 04:10 PM
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Can i take this to a shop to get the bearing repaired ?
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Could be an idler pulley. I've had that happen twice on my car. First time it was the S/C idler pulley and when it failed it sent the serp belt into the accessorie belt destroying everything.

The second time I caught it early enough on the acc. belt and swapped it before it caused any issues.
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old school way of checking noises take a 3 foot pc of garden hose or rubber hose put onr end to your ear then carefully move it around the suspect area untill the noise gets the loudest it works you look stupid but it works
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Originally Posted by freegdr
old school way of checking noises take a 3 foot pc of garden hose or rubber hose put onr end to your ear then carefully move it around the suspect area untill the noise gets the loudest it works you look stupid but it works
Long screw driver or long extension works good as well. Plus it doesn't flex when your working around the belts. So it won't get snagged or anything.
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I actually found it, Its the alternator how can i clean that blast? it with a pressure washer or do them make a fleaner
Old 12-29-2010 | 07:16 PM
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buy a new alt the berarings going bad most likely


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