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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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A\C clutch thump?

98 Ford Ranger 4.0 Auto.
The A\C clutch for last 10,000 miles or so has started to engage really (thump) hard. There is also a pronounced whine from the either the A/C clutch or the A\C compressor when turned on. The A\C system works great. I have search around this site concerning replacing just the clutch (if this is the source of the noise) with not much success. Has any one else had this issue?
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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I get the loud clutch engagements on my 03 Mazda B2300 also. I don't get the whine however. That might possibly be your belt.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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Not the belt

Thanks for the reply. I do not think it is the belt.
1. I have replaced the belt recently.
2. The whine only happens when the A|C is turned on and when the A\C clutch engages.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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bump!!! Anyone?
 
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