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Nov 5, 2019 | 06:15 PM

Charles Hotrum

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I'm embarrassed please help

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Nov 5, 2019 | 06:50 PM

ReddTruck

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Turn up the radio

No, I'm kidding. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I believe the bearing in your A/C compressor has gone kaput and a replacement compressor is in order.

Nov 5, 2019 | 09:43 PM

ck1404

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Yes, that would be my guess and it won't be cheap. The days of simply replacing a compressor have turned into an 'a/c replacement kit". I did use Motorcraft parts from independent shop, but the total repair was high. Maybe you can do it yourself.

Nov 6, 2019 | 08:13 AM

alloro

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It's not likely the noise is coming from the AC compressor. If it were a compressor bearing there would be a change from when the compressor is on or off. It's more likely the serpentine belt is worn or stretched or that the tensioner is not moving freely.

Nov 6, 2019 | 09:40 AM

redfishtd

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Most of the time its one of the pulleys or tensioner on belt

I am at 207k and I just replaced all pulleys and tensioner it does quiet it down . I would do that first and replace belt ,don't let them sell you plastic pulleys . You can buy a belt for a non ac engine to bypass ac for awhile .

Nov 6, 2019 | 01:55 PM

steve(ill)

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mix a spoon full of dishwasher soap in a cup of water ...dribble the soap on the belt while setting in the driveway. See if the noise changes or goes away for a period of time........ if no change at all, it could be the clutch , but you said the noise is only there when the pulley is spinning on the clutch, not engaged ? .....