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Mar 21, 2009 | 11:46 PM

octaneforce

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From: long island

compressor getting REALLY hot

if your familiar with the 4.9 i6 motor then you will probably know what im trying to explain. under the power steering pump, there appears to a a compressor or something for the air conditioning. the pully on this part that spins with the belt is getting way too hot. i think the pully is shot. it is making noise and smoking alot when the truck gets warm. i think i am going to replace the entire compressor. how hard will this be to do? im not worried about having ac, it doesnt work as it is. has anyone else had a problem like this before? all suggestions are appreciated. -thanks

its a 1992 btw

Mar 22, 2009 | 12:21 AM

DasCheckers

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The compressor should only have like 2 bolts going into it, it's easy to replace, BUT you will have to recharge the cooling system if you want the A/C to work again.
Which could get expensive.

I'd check into removing the a/c compressor completely via a different bracket.
Maybe you can find something at March Performance Serpentine Systems Pulleys and Brackets

If you just replace the compressor then I'd say it would only take maybe an hour?
Take a photo of your compressor for more info!

Mar 22, 2009 | 01:42 AM

Sportruk

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From: Brampton, On. Can.

Omitting the AC comp is as simple as buying a new belt for a non AC engine. Remove the AC comp and reroute the new belt.

Mar 22, 2009 | 04:12 AM

EPNCSU2006

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It could be the compressor clutch. Can that be replaced separately from the compressor?

Mar 22, 2009 | 08:14 AM

octaneforce

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From: long island

when the compressor started to fail it smoked alot and smelled like clutch. i thought my clutch was done. my father said that these compressors have a clutch in them and it oculd be in need of replacement. i will probably replace the entire compressor...i dont think i want to omit it. what should i be looking to pay for a used one? i saw a rebuilt one on ebay for $75

Mar 22, 2009 | 09:21 AM

Eddiec1564

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IF your AC is not working and you don't plan to get it running, the best approch is you remove the AC compressor and reroute the belt. That's alot cheeper than getting a AC compressor just to use as an idler.