Bearing noise from AC compressor pulley
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Bearing noise from AC compressor pulley
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There has been a slow refrigerant leak in the AC compressor for quite some time now. Late in the summer last year, when the AC was turned on, it would occasionally make a pretty loud growling noise. Shut the AC off, everything is fine.
Just this past week, the pulley on the AC compressor is making a worn bearing noise, while the AC is off. Turn the AC on, same loud growling as last year. The pulley looks slightly wobbley when running with or without the AC.
My question, is the pulley/bearing itself replaceable or do I need a new AC compressor?
Also it appear there was something splashed on the compressor but it is completely solid. Looks like a liquid but it is solidified. Not sure if that has anything to do with anything. (picture included) Thanks in advance!
There has been a slow refrigerant leak in the AC compressor for quite some time now. Late in the summer last year, when the AC was turned on, it would occasionally make a pretty loud growling noise. Shut the AC off, everything is fine.
Just this past week, the pulley on the AC compressor is making a worn bearing noise, while the AC is off. Turn the AC on, same loud growling as last year. The pulley looks slightly wobbley when running with or without the AC.
My question, is the pulley/bearing itself replaceable or do I need a new AC compressor?
Also it appear there was something splashed on the compressor but it is completely solid. Looks like a liquid but it is solidified. Not sure if that has anything to do with anything. (picture included) Thanks in advance!
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If its leaking replace it with new comp with new clutch kill two bird one stone. If bearing locks up your stranded after serp belt melts.
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You can replace the pulley assembly. First, though, you might try unbolting the compressor and getting some lube in there. Lubricant doesn't seem to reach the inner bearing races unless you can tilt the compressor on its back.
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Just this past week, the pulley on the AC compressor is making a worn bearing noise, while the AC is off. Turn the AC on, same loud growling as last year. The pulley looks slightly wobbley when running with or without the AC.
Two different bearing here two differnt noises .
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If replacing the AC compressor, please tell me if I have the right list of parts.
Thinking of going new Denso Compressor w/clutch and oil - $231 from Advance with discount
O ring Kit
AC accumulator (need it for warranty)
There is also a $50 mail in rebate if I buy all the above parts and an "expansion device". Could someone tell me what an expansion device is?
Thinking of going new Denso Compressor w/clutch and oil - $231 from Advance with discount
O ring Kit
AC accumulator (need it for warranty)
There is also a $50 mail in rebate if I buy all the above parts and an "expansion device". Could someone tell me what an expansion device is?
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There is also still some refrigerant in it, so I am assuming I need to take that somewhere to be properly collected and then recharged after replacing parts.
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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If replacing the AC compressor, please tell me if I have the right list of parts.
Thinking of going new Denso Compressor w/clutch and oil - $231 from Advance with discount
O ring Kit
AC accumulator (need it for warranty)
There is also a $50 mail in rebate if I buy all the above parts and an "expansion device". Could someone tell me what an expansion device is?
Thinking of going new Denso Compressor w/clutch and oil - $231 from Advance with discount
O ring Kit
AC accumulator (need it for warranty)
There is also a $50 mail in rebate if I buy all the above parts and an "expansion device". Could someone tell me what an expansion device is?
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Local shop wants just under $150 to remove than replace refrigerant after install. Common or high? I can't just fill it with cans right?
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That is on par to evacuate and recharge the system. That also includes a vacuum test to check for any leaks in the AC system. I would definitely recommend taking it to a shop vs doing it yourself, they will refill the system with the proper amount of refrigerant by weight and ensure the system is leak free.
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That is on par to evacuate and recharge the system. That also includes a vacuum test to check for any leaks in the AC system. I would definitely recommend taking it to a shop vs doing it yourself, they will refill the system with the proper amount of refrigerant by weight and ensure the system is leak free.
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That is on par to evacuate and recharge the system. That also includes a vacuum test to check for any leaks in the AC system. I would definitely recommend taking it to a shop vs doing it yourself, they will refill the system with the proper amount of refrigerant by weight and ensure the system is leak free.
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No problem. Most things I would say tackle yourself, but there are some things I leave to the pros with the specialized tooling to do the job properly.
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I've done every other repair on this jeep but for some reason, just don't feel like doing this one. haha