LS1121

iTrader: (17)

Ok before I spend my Hard earned money I thought I'd ask.
I have a noise coming from my A/C compressor that sounds like a screechy worn out bearing all the time. A/C on or off doesn't matter. A/C works fine cold air is Good. If I spray some WD40 on the clutch while the car is running the noise goes away for a little while and then comes back.

Should I replace the Belt? or the clutch itself? or do i need a new compressor? anyone having any experience with this type of issue? Thanx.

drone

iTrader: (5)

mine was making horrible sounds from the extra pulley being worn out.

theres a little idle pulley between the ac compressor and the crank. hard to see unless you get up under there.

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

Yes I did that one, I put grease in all of the bearings except the big one on the water pump. This sound is coming from the A/C clutch, when i spray it with WD40 it get quiet for a little while.

drone

iTrader: (5)

time for AC delete

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

yes like that's what i want to do in 90 degree weather. Thanx you helped a lot

AlamoTA

iTrader: (10)

I'd go ahead and replace the belt first. I had a loud screeching when I turned on the a/c. I know its not exactly like your problem, but a $20 belt is worth a shot. At least in my area it is

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

I didn't think that type of belt would squeak but I will replace it tomorrow, thanx.

omarrakeen

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id make sure that the compressor is not the source. if its close to knocking then its def your clutch, inspect it before it breaks. it sucks that you cant driver your car because ac broke! ive been there

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

I replaced the belt today and all is quiet...now. I will see tomorrow when it gets a cold start.

JRENIGAR

iTrader: (37)

I have had chattering a/c clutches and some electrical contact cleaner or brake cleaner did the trick. There may be alot of dust in there and the clutch may not be able to engage or release evenly with the a/c pulley, If that makes sense...

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

Yes it makes good sense, so electrical cleaner and not WD40, that is what I tried. I will spray it with dieletric spray tomorrow.

Fubar231

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOe7di-nIf4

Does it sound like that? My compressor went out and when the AC was on it would make that horrible grinding/screeching noise.

Not sure if that video is any help but i tried.

bad_408_vert

iTrader: (6)

FML ^ My car makes that nose!

Fubar123 - Did you solve the noise issue & did your AC give cooler air than before?

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

I replaced the belt and sprayed clutch assembly with electrical cleaner and all is well now.