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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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how do u no if the ac compressor is good or not
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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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ac cold
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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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well right now i dnt hav ac. im missing a hose tht im about to get and i need to figure out if the compressor is good or not
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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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were the fittings tapped off were the hoses connected when removed 134a or r12 system
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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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thy were removed. and im not sure wat system it is
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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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take a rachet and socket and put on the nut in the center of the clutch and see if it turns at all
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Old May 31, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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yea i can turn the clutch with my hand some so i no its not lock up. i jus dnt want to go out to get the hose and freon if the compressor doesnt work
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Old May 31, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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you can turn the nut in the center
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Old May 31, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by braves7pro
yea i can turn the clutch with my hand some so i no its not lock up. i jus dnt want to go out to get the hose and freon if the compressor doesnt work
if it turns the only way to no if its still good is to put on the hose and fill it it turning is a plus
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