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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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A/C Compressor Problem/Noise

My A/C compressor makes a clattering noise when engaged but cools a little when on....could use a charge ....it sat for over a year. Do i need a new compressor...can it be rebuilt? Thanks for any help.
 
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The noise may stop after a while, the noise may be oil and it may even out soon.
On the other hand if the noise is coming from the front it mat be a bad clutch or open diode.
 
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Well, when I take the belt off the pully turns fine till you engage the clutch then it has a catch about once every turn. But it seem to be locked up until I took the belt off and turned it by hand to loosen it up. I'm hoping that since it sat for a while it just needs a good charge and with fresh oil.
 
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Sounds like the half ***** have ate into the piston and are jamming on the wobble plate.
Time for a new compressor.



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