A/C pulley making noise?
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A/C pulley making noise?
Its a metal grinding sound. I know it'* the A/C cause it stops as soon as I turn the air on.
What could be causeing it? Do I need a new one or can it be greased?
What could be causeing it? Do I need a new one or can it be greased?
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I have the exact same problem. I was worried about it at first, but the air seems to work fine. ...though, I would like to know how to fix it.
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If it'* a chattering metallic sound that goes away when the air is turned on i have been told it'* the gap between the clutches in the A/C compressor that needs to be adjusted. Mine does the same thing but once in awhile i get lucky and it goes away if i don't run the air and then i just won't use it for weeks to avoid the chatter.
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The clutch plate is pressed on the center compressor shaft and comes with a .020” air gap from the factory. When you turn the AC on the strong electric magnet pulls the clutch plate to the pulley thus turning the pistons in the compressor. So over time this air gap closes and the clutch plate starts to scrape when the AC is off. Sounds like all you need to do is increase your air gap a little (pull the clutch plate away from the pulley).
I have heard AutoZone rents or loans this tool out to adjust the air gap.
This is what the tool looks like and several companies sell similar versions.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt3340.html
This link has pictures.
http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...threadid=15161
I have heard AutoZone rents or loans this tool out to adjust the air gap.
This is what the tool looks like and several companies sell similar versions.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt3340.html
This link has pictures.
http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...threadid=15161
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