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i took the car out today after replacing shocks over the weekend. went to the store and all was fine. got home and i noticed e metallic squeal sound. i am not sure if its the alternator, or idler pulley. actually, to me, it sounds like its coming from the big pully at the bottom. the balancer? attached is a video, and i apologize for the quality.
i hope someone can point me in the right direction.
UPDATE: i went back out and i spun my AC pully/clutch - it made the exact same noise. last fall my AC went out, no cold air. perhaps that was the start of it all.
Thursday when i get more time i will by-pass the AC with a smaller belt (if i can) to confirm. i'll report back
thanks again
this is my clutch - spinning the front peice is what makes the grinding noise. what does that indicate? A new compressor or just a new clutch/pully?
Last edited by bleepster; Apr 28, 2015 at 08:50 PM.
Update:
Its the clutch bearing that is bad. I can get a new one for like $75. so, for a quick fix, i replaced the accessory pulley above the AC from a smooth pulley to a grooved pulley, remeasured and bought a new serpentine belt and all is good now. My buddy has an AC pump and all the associate stuff to do a complete AC recharge. I am going to save and get a new compressor assembly and accumulator and dryer (i think that's what its called). and replace it all.
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help identifying engine noise - HELP 
