Fishv12

I started the car sooner in the afternoon today and it sounded like it whined a little and checked the oil which was a quart low. So I put some oil in it and it was ok there after. I drove it for a few miles to the store and when I came out and fired it back up it was ok. I drove with the music on and once I was home this awfull sound came up but worst. I don't understand everything looks ok... oil pressure, alternator, every gauge is ok. And then I got out and listened to the engine and it's a really loud whining noise that came out of the engine passenger side. Like a loud constant whine... nothing like a belt or anything. It's not the air pump that is 10 times louder. Please help I don't want to screw anything up !

wrencher

iTrader: (2)

Is it engine RPM related?
It's not the A/C clutch draging or the A/C compressor going is it?

Fishv12

Thx for mentionning A/C but I just got back out of the car and when I put the A/C on the sound goes away completely and the car runs normal but if I put it out the car starts to do it again. It's pretty damn loud and it sounds EXTREMELY weird. Like a high pitch air sound or something... Please help... I doesn't seem rpm related at all.

wrencher

iTrader: (2)

Check the clutch on the compressor it prolly is dragging.
It will be really hot so watch it.
When it's not engaged (compressor clutch) it is dragging the hub & pulley.
So when you turn A/C on it locks in & noise disappears.
The compressors waveplate main shaft lost it's end play inside the compressor itself & now the clutch hub is dragging on the pully.
You can try to re-shim the hub out, but it's likely you'll need a new compressor.

Fishv12

That is just great I just bought the car really and added about 1000miles on it since I got it. It didn't sound anything like that and everything sounded too good to be true. What happens If I just keep the A/C on? I bet that will cost me a pretty penny to fix and I can't afford that right now at all since the car is off a loan good god why me... I feel like crying...

PendragonZ

Don't worry, there are times when we all say this. Little things pop
up all the time. It's one of the "joys" of owning a F-body

wrencher

iTrader: (2)

I know it suck but $hit happens, you can prolly find a used one here for cheap if you gotta.
Another option is to remove the A/C belt until you decide on fixing it.

Fishv12

I know rebuilt aren't recommended and some ppl go with low mileage used ones. Mine went up at 40 000 miles !!! Scared if I do take a used one I will hit a brick wall again. Other then that I can't understand why mine went up like that since those things usually lasts way longer. I don't know how much a dealer will want to have that changed for a new one @#$!$%

Fishv12

Other then that is it possible for me to install the new/used one and have them load it up for me ?

Fishv12

I've just spoken to my dealer and they told me that they probably only need to change the clutch and everything should be fine. Can I hope that this will solve my problems ?

Zanthius

Its actually not that bad to change the whole compressor and recharge it. I had to change a hose that required that the compressor be removed. Then recharging the refridgerant takes less than 3 minutes. Seriously.

Lemme know if you need instructions.

Fishv12

Wrencher what do you think about this :
I've just spoken to my dealer and they told me that they probably only need to change the clutch and everything should be fine. Can I hope that this will solve my problems ?

wrencher

iTrader: (2)

I would let them do it.
If it works then good deal, if not make sure they cut you a deal on the full compressor repair.

Fishv12

I called for the price of a brand new GM compressor and they charge 693$ US for one !!! I don't understand since GMPartsDirect sells it for 422$ so why the 270$ overcharge... Dang dealers but it's the best guys I know in town

Fishv12

Went to GM today and the problem was fixed for 60$. They told me they reajusted the clutch and if it would happen again I would need a new clutch.