hey guys im new here. i have a 1997 bonneville. i noticed a noise coming from the motor today and popped the hood while it was running. i imediately tracked the noise to the ac compressors pulley. i noticed some metal shavings in the cracks on it and im wondering if its the bearings in the pulley or the whole compressor? thanks guys, chris

Moved to 92-99 -Todd

most likely its the bearings

mine had the clutches go out and it made noise then locked so its possible it could be the clutchs but with METAL shavings id vote for the bearings

which if its an AC Delco brand, most can be rebuilt with parts from a gm dealer if you have the tools and want to, to do it (cheaper than buying a new compressor)

is there a smaller serp belt i could get for it to eliminate the ac all together. the extra horse power from getting rid of it would be nice. is it possible to eliminate it?

Check this out on how to Install a AC bypass pulley https://www.gmforum.com/t278805/

i got this same problem right now i bought a new compressor but did you have to take something off to get to one of the bolts i took them all of but one bolt i cannot get to it it seems any help?

Take a look at this. All freshly updated and everything.

https://www.gmforum.com/t278951/

that doesnt help me i have a brand new compressor but theres a bolt that is like behind the other bolts and it looks like i would have to take the engine out to even get to it what am i going to have to do to be able to reach that bolt?

Not sure I know what bolt you are talking about. Any chance you can get a picture? There'* also a link a bit further up about installing a bypass pulley. There might be some information in that write up that might help.

i got it hey could u send me a link where u get your accessories for your Bonneville?

You can google ZZ performance, intense racing, and W body store. That'* where we get most of our performance parts. Other then that, we make most of our own stuff.