Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

a/c compressor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:28 PM
  #1  
99nbmws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
Default a/c compressor

how can i tell if the a/c compressor is bad in my car?

thanks
steve
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 05:55 PM
  #2  
spy2520's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,513
Likes: 1
From: Waldorf, MD
Default

makes noise
system doesnt cool


those were my symptoms

although it didnt always make noise. Just beware.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 09:41 PM
  #3  
99nbmws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
Default

see i have a noise but the system works fine so i was told it was belt tensioner so i will just switch those out and see if that solves it first.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:47 AM
  #4  
spy2520's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,513
Likes: 1
From: Waldorf, MD
Default

what kind of noise?
mine sounded like it was grinding or hitting something so it depends on what it sounds like.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2005 | 08:21 PM
  #5  
99nbmws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
Default

its more of a squeeling noise and is really loud when the a/c is on. but at times it does it all the time.
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2005 | 01:00 AM
  #6  
evilbadz's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 451
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, FL
Default

Originally Posted by spy2520
makes noise
system doesnt cool


those were my symptoms

although it didnt always make noise. Just beware.
How much did that bad boy cost to replace?

Mine is out and I need to have it fixed
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2005 | 12:57 PM
  #7  
99nbmws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
Default

not-a-sponsor.com had it going for bout $300 or $400. but you might find it cheaper.

Last edited by WILWAXU; Aug 4, 2005 at 04:20 PM.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:55 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE