KD3NE

Ok so here's the deal, I am getting a noise from my AC Compressor Clutch.

The AC blows ICE CUBES - it's that cold so I don't wanna really mess with the system however I am getting a noise. Kind of a 'chattering' noise if that makes sense.

AC Compressor Cycles - ON there is no chatter.

AC Compressor Cycles - OFF the chatter begins.

Are we talking about just a bad bearing, or the entire clutch assembly?

My first thought is just the bearing, but the more I overthink this it might be the clutch assembly.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Bustedknuckle

In all honesty, at the price for parts and time consumption to repair your compressor, your better off getting a new unit entirely. Either way your going to have to open the system, so your going to need to evac & recharge the system when done. Replace the expansion valve and drier while your at it.

KD3NE

You have to open the system just to replace the clutch assembly?

I thought it just bolted up to the front of the compressor?

Bustedknuckle

I was referring to removing the assembly itself for repair, sorry.

KD3NE

Whew!

I'm just looking to diagnose the noise.

As to repair I have two options at this point ...

1) Replace bearing ( $30 )
2) Replace Clutch Assy W/Bearing ( $220 )

It's not noisy all the time, it's only noisy when the clutch is not engaged.

Lisa

I am a newbie -is this the only way to post a new tread? lol
I know it's late in the year-but all at once I got a leak( I had freon put in 3 times and dye and they never found the leak (late summer)so I never went back--my air is freezing cold when it works-I never had any trouble with it(until) -just one day it started blowing hot air in the late summer-its takes around 2 weeks for it to leak out ...Any good ideals what to check first? Should I wait till summer to get it fixed.. Thanks

RTorrez1

I had the same problem with my ac on my 98 XJ. All I did was go to Walmart and pick up a can of AC sealer. They had 3 different types 2 in the smaller cans and one in a large can. I tried the smaller can and it still leaked out in 2 weeks then I broke down and bought the large can. If I remember correctly it was about $25. I put it in at the beginning of summer and it is still holding and blows really cold.

Lisa

That sounds easy enough and the price is right!!
Thanks

RTorrez1

I hope it work for you as it di wonders for mine.