[Shotimes] Bigger A/C problems?

[Chris "Zap"]

Steve,

    Just don't turn the A/C or the Defroster on and you should be fine.  The
pulley will spin freely if the A/C isn't on.  Unfortunately, it sounds like
the compressor is indeed having the same problem that mine on the Sable did.

~Chris
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro_shotimes@att.net>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:06 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Bigger A/C problems?


> Well, it may be worse than I thought.
>
> I just went out and tried the A/C again.  I heard the clutch engage (I
think)
> so I don't believe that's the problem.  The other thing I heard really
scares
> me.  It's a loud, low-pitch screeching noise.  It lasted about 4 seconds
the
> first time the clutch engaged.  I turned it off, and tried it again, and
it
> made the same noise for about 1 second.
>
> I get the feeling my compressor may be toast.  Any thoughts?
>
> If my compressor is bad, will I damage anything by driving the car?
Obviously
> there's no need to turn the A/C on ;^)  What about the whole pulley
system.  I
> need the accessory belt to run smoothly for power steering, alternator,
etc.
> Even if the compressor is bad/damaged will the pulley spin freely?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 with 170k miles
> Cincinnati, Ohio
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