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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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A/C Compressor Noise at idle

2008 F-350 SD 5.4 with 70k Miles
I'm getting a light tinny noise when the a/c is on. Coming from bottom of engine where the compressor. Only at idle. Can’t hear it while driving but while outside the truck it’s loud. If you turn the A/c off it goes away. I’m thinking it’s a bearing in the compressor pulley.

I know some compressors have replaceable pulleys. And some don’t. Can anyone let me know if it’s repacable on these

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Old May 29, 2018 | 11:44 PM
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The compressor pully Bearing spins no matter whether a/c compressor is engaged or not. Possibly compressor shaft bearing as it only makes noise when the shaft is spinning?
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 06:25 AM
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Last time I had one make noise like that was on my excursion, the compressor failed shortly after the noise started up.
 
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