A/c compressor
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A/c compressor
Ok so the past few days my engine has been making an intermittent grinding noise, so I took it to my mechanic, who told me that it is something to do with my A/C compressor. He showed me it, and there are metal shavings around the belt. I asked if that was why I had no air conditioning, and he decided to test the system. He put in some refrigerant, and discovered that it'* leaking out as fast as it'* going in. It'* the condenser that is bad there
So my question is: what should I do? Should I have them replaced? I pay for my repairs, and not my parents, so my money is kinda tight. What type of price would I be looking at?
So my question is: what should I do? Should I have them replaced? I pay for my repairs, and not my parents, so my money is kinda tight. What type of price would I be looking at?
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I can't speak for the leak, but the grinding noise is a easy fix. Read this write up. https://www.gmforum.com/mechanical-134/adjust-ac-clutch-plate-278951/
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I can't speak for the leak, but the grinding noise is a easy fix. Read this write up. https://www.gmforum.com/showthread.php?t=278951
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The pulley on the AC compressor should not be wobbling, If there'* a pulley doing that it needs to be replaced ASAP. If that pulley fails the belt will come off. That belt spins your water pump. Any chance you can get a video of what is wobbling?
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I couldnt see anything wobbling, and my camera wasn't working. I'll take it to my other mechanic and see what they say. It does bother me with he grinding though.
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I had this problem when I got my car. Got a compressor from a yard for $75. Not all that hard to put on, just takes time. Can be done with a few simple tools. I have not replaced my condenser on this car but I have on others and it is not too hard to do. I think I got a used one for under $75. If you do the work yourself you can save some $$$. Should only cost you $60 or so to have is vacuumed and recharged after that.
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My mechanic said in order to replace the condenser, the radiator must come out, which will take time which = $$$.
Is this the case? can it be replaced without removing the radiator?
Is this the case? can it be replaced without removing the radiator?