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Old 05-30-2012, 09:56 PM
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you can pick up an automotive stethoscope, their not expensive at all, and can help you pinpoint where certain noises are coming from
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you can pick up an automotive stethoscope, their not expensive at all, and can help you pinpoint where certain noises are coming from
I fixed it, it was the bearing on the compressor, was all locked up. i was gunu get the by pass pulley but i live in the desert and its hot. I like the AC
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I fixed it, it was the bearing on the compressor, was all locked up. i was gunu get the by pass pulley but i live in the desert and its hot. I like the AC
lol I know how ya feel mines always warm again by the next summer, I just charge it back up at work haha
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lol I know how ya feel mines always warm again by the next summer, I just charge it back up at work haha
I spent 100 on new compressor and another 120 for 90 degree adaptors to make it fit on mine. still have yet to get the AC boost... lol fail!
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Originally Posted by Jrock(fos)
I spent 100 on new compressor and another 120 for 90 degree adaptors to make it fit on mine. still have yet to get the AC boost... lol fail!
At least you got a good deal on the compressor haha, the junk yard by my work wanted $130 for a used one wtf
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At least you got a good deal on the compressor haha, the junk yard by my work wanted $130 for a used one wtf
what!!!??? lame!!!
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Greater alternator water clearance>ac compressor

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I live in Texas with no ac, I guess since I work in a shop with no ac I'm used to it
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Greater alternator water clearance>ac compressor

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I need to do this bad bad bad. Does anybody make the damn bracket so.I can just buy it yet???? Im in Texas, take your doors off!!! Who needs ac
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I need to do this bad bad bad. Does anybody make the damn bracket so.I can just buy it yet???? Im in Texas, take your doors off!!! Who needs ac
Use the bracket it's on now
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A/C? this is my ac, the 440. 4 doors off 40 mph haha. Mine hasnt worked since i bought it. going to be converting the compressor for OBA

a/c done... f my hair
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Use the bracket it's on now
Im talking about moving my alt to where the compressor is. Id have to fab the bracket. I dont have the tools to do it right now thats why I asked
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Im talking about moving my alt to where the compressor is. Id have to fab the bracket. I dont have the tools to do it right now thats why I asked
You don't have to fab anything all you need is basic ratchets sockets, grinder and a drill
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