AC compressor noise
Swapped out what I thought was bad idler pulley, but noise is still there. Best I can tell, it is from
AC clutch area. Is there a bearing in there somewhere? Can AC clutch be swapped out
without removing compressor from car (and having to blow down refrigerant)?
Vid of noise (FYI, vid is 58 Meg)
http://luxjo.supermotors.net/DADSLTD...212_104234.mp4
86 Capri, 5.0, 5Spd, A9L QH/BE, 47 lb Inj PMAS 3" MAF, Single T44 Turbo, Front Mount IC, TW170,
Stock Cam, Explr Intake/TB, 1.7 Rockers, CF dual friction clutch, 3" DP, 2.5" full Exh, 3.27, 11.932 @ 115.78
84 LTD, 331-10:1, TW170/Exprl Intake, 47 lbs inj/80 mm LMAF, Full Duals, Quarterhorse, Vortech 7PSI, Lentech AOD, 5 lug Mk VII brakes/rear, Eibach Sway bars, Cobra HB (dads ride, but I fix it)
Yes, there is a bearing inside the clutch assembly. Yes, it can be replaced without loosing the Freon. You don't mention which style compressor you have. Likely a special puller is needed to remove the clutch. Take the belt off and verify its bad by spinning it by hand.
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I changed the bearing in my sons car. It was an 83 compressor 6P148 I believe.
Its not too bad a job and you can leave the compressor mounted on the bracket. I was able to wiggle/pry/punch the components apart without too much headache. They are a bit of a tight fit but not crazy. There are a couple snap rings holding things together. There are a couple good you-tube videos to watch as well if you search.
I ordered just the bearing from Rock auto but you can buy them in different places if you get the number crossed or you can replace the entire clutch assembly etc. I think there are two different ID sizes on the bearings so have to order the right one.
Thanks all for the replies. I did stumble on this vid after posting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkKqyCAzg7E
Good to know I can order just the bearing, as otherwise everything works fine
(at least it did last summer).
86 Capri, 5.0, 5Spd, A9L QH/BE, 47 lb Inj PMAS 3" MAF, Single T44 Turbo, Front Mount IC, TW170,
Stock Cam, Explr Intake/TB, 1.7 Rockers, CF dual friction clutch, 3" DP, 2.5" full Exh, 3.27, 11.932 @ 115.78
84 LTD, 331-10:1, TW170/Exprl Intake, 47 lbs inj/80 mm LMAF, Full Duals, Quarterhorse, Vortech 7PSI, Lentech AOD, 5 lug Mk VII brakes/rear, Eibach Sway bars, Cobra HB (dads ride, but I fix it
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