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Just changed the original pulley tensioner and also a new belt. Tensioner was worn out not completely though.
Used a Gates HD belt and Motorcraft tensioner for 2000 F150 4.6. A bit over 100 000 miles on it.
The belt wasn't really warn down but on days with moisture the squeaking would be noticeable for a few miles.
Slippage ?
The mechanic said that the AC compressor bearings have an audible worn down tone, and in need of replacement.
What brand AC compressor is good to go with?
There's 2 Motorcraft options w clutch and without.
Both are pricier than the Denso or UAC.
IS UAC Ok ?
Do I need a Motorcraft AC compressor with or without a clutch ?
With clutch it's 360$ plus taxes and the model without the clutch is roughly $200.
A Denso AC compressor with clutch will be $200
Doesn't the pulley itself have bearings? When the clutch is disengaged the pulley is spinning on its own bearings. When it's engaged the pulley becomes locked to the compressor shaft.
The compressor you show has no pulley. I wonder what bearings the mechanic was talking about.
There must be a reason that compressor clutch bearings are sold. You can buy a separate clutch also. You might be looking to buy the wrong part.
Good luck.
Doesn't the pulley itself have bearings? When the clutch is disengaged the pulley is spinning on its own bearings. When it's engaged the pulley becomes locked to the compressor shaft.
The compressor you show has no pulley. I wonder what bearings the mechanic was talking about.
There must be a reason that compressor clutch bearings are sold. You can buy a separate clutch also. You might be looking to buy the wrong part.
Good luck.
The serpentine tensioner has bearings.
The mechanic spun both the old/new serpentine tensioner to show me the difference.
The new Tensioner made no noise.
The old one that was removed had a noticeable difference in sound.
The mechanic indicated that the bearings in the pulley of the AC compressor were wearing out.
They spun the AC compressor pulley clockwise and counter clockwise.
Anyway, that AC compressor pictured above definitely can't be the right one....
I see no pulley on it.
If anything I'd likely buy the Denso AC compressor at half the cost. Denso is a reputable brand.
Doesn't the pulley itself have bearings? When the clutch is disengaged the pulley is spinning on its own bearings. When it's engaged the pulley becomes locked to the compressor shaft.
The compressor you show has no pulley. I wonder what bearings the mechanic was talking about.
There must be a reason that compressor clutch bearings are sold. You can buy a separate clutch also. You might be looking to buy the wrong part.
Good luck.
I would just buy the cheapest NEW compressor you can find with a new clutch
Going the new ford way will cost you 600
I have a bunch of the ford stuff in my garage, new compressors and clutches, pulleys etc.
It's way cheaper to just use Ebay and buy a new one from one of the big AC outfits on there
Your clutch will be worn out
If you replace the compressor, replace the clutch too
If you can afford the new Ford stuff, then by all means, yes, do that
My advice is don't go cheap. I paid a shop to replace the compressor. They use NAPA parts. The compressor failed in 6 months. Cost me hundreds in labor for the shop to replace it. An extra $200-300 for a better made compressor is worth it.
105,000 miles. I'm at about 142,000. I'd guess a lot depends on how often it's on. Don't get too much heat or humidity here. My setting is usually Panel or Floor, except in mid-summer, or if I get in the cab wet. Good luck.
