[Shotimes] Bigger A/C problems?

[Ron Childs]

When my compressor blew several years ago, it made a squeal for a few
seconds, which was, I assume the belt due to the compressor frozen up.
After that, the clutch was disengaged so that the car ran fine but no air.
I hope this is not your problem, as much of the system was shot.
Fortunately, my extended warranty covered most of the expense (~$1700 at a
dealer.)

-Ron Childs  '91


--- Steve Tatro <stevetatro_shotimes@att.net> wrote:
> 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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