How important is the AC compressor?

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May 30, 2012 | 09:56 PM

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XJjustin

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you can pick up an automotive stethoscope, their not expensive at all, and can help you pinpoint where certain noises are coming from

May 30, 2012 | 10:04 PM

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Jrock(fos)

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you can pick up an automotive stethoscope, their not expensive at all, and can help you pinpoint where certain noises are coming from

I fixed it, it was the bearing on the compressor, was all locked up. i was gunu get the by pass pulley but i live in the desert and its hot. I like the AC

May 30, 2012 | 10:11 PM

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XJjustin

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I fixed it, it was the bearing on the compressor, was all locked up. i was gunu get the by pass pulley but i live in the desert and its hot. I like the AC

lol I know how ya feel mines always warm again by the next summer, I just charge it back up at work haha

May 30, 2012 | 10:12 PM

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lol I know how ya feel mines always warm again by the next summer, I just charge it back up at work haha

I spent 100 on new compressor and another 120 for 90 degree adaptors to make it fit on mine. still have yet to get the AC boost... lol fail!

May 30, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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XJjustin

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I spent 100 on new compressor and another 120 for 90 degree adaptors to make it fit on mine. still have yet to get the AC boost... lol fail!

At least you got a good deal on the compressor haha, the junk yard by my work wanted $130 for a used one wtf

May 30, 2012 | 10:17 PM

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Jrock(fos)

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At least you got a good deal on the compressor haha, the junk yard by my work wanted $130 for a used one wtf

what!!!??? lame!!!

Jul 10, 2012 | 01:24 PM

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just_jeepin

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Greater alternator water clearance>ac compressor

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Jul 10, 2012 | 06:58 PM

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Jeepineasy

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I live in Texas with no ac, I guess since I work in a shop with no ac I'm used to it

Jul 10, 2012 | 07:13 PM

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I Leak Oil

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Greater alternator water clearance>ac compressor

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I need to do this bad bad bad. Does anybody make the damn bracket so.I can just buy it yet???? Im in Texas, take your doors off!!! Who needs ac

Jul 11, 2012 | 07:33 PM

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just_jeepin

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I need to do this bad bad bad. Does anybody make the damn bracket so.I can just buy it yet???? Im in Texas, take your doors off!!! Who needs ac

Use the bracket it's on now

Jul 11, 2012 | 07:59 PM

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crbnfibr

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From: albany, new york

Year: 1988

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A/C?

this is my ac, the 440. 4 doors off 40 mph haha. Mine hasnt worked since i bought it. going to be converting the compressor for OBA

a/c done... f my hair

Jul 11, 2012 | 08:57 PM

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I Leak Oil

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Use the bracket it's on now

Im talking about moving my alt to where the compressor is. Id have to fab the bracket. I dont have the tools to do it right now thats why I asked

Jul 12, 2012 | 01:01 AM

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just_jeepin

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Im talking about moving my alt to where the compressor is. Id have to fab the bracket. I dont have the tools to do it right now thats why I asked

You don't have to fab anything all you need is basic ratchets sockets, grinder and a drill

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