[Shotimes] Bigger A/C problems?

[Carl Prochilo]

On a similar car that had the A/C compressor fail, two other problems
surfaced.  The first was that the pulley eventually seized, which then
caused the belt to break.  The second problem was when the compressor
failed, the entire system got contaminated and several other parts
eventually needed replacing.  I hope neither happen to you.

-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson - 201K

> 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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