Air Conditioning redux
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Air Conditioning redux
Original diagnosis was a recharge, yet after further inspection, we realized the compressor was cycling.
Our mechanic looked at it for me with guages, since mine broke.
What he said was to replace to compressor, condensor, and orifice tube. Apparently, just replacing the compressor would work, but can cause nasty bits to be thrown through the system if the condensor and orifice tube are not new.
Anyone have a recommendation?
Oh...and my belt tensioner is making weird noises. AutoZone sells the tensioner for $178 or the pulley (w/bearings) for $24. Should I go with the pulley or new tensioner?
Our mechanic looked at it for me with guages, since mine broke.
What he said was to replace to compressor, condensor, and orifice tube. Apparently, just replacing the compressor would work, but can cause nasty bits to be thrown through the system if the condensor and orifice tube are not new.
Anyone have a recommendation?
Oh...and my belt tensioner is making weird noises. AutoZone sells the tensioner for $178 or the pulley (w/bearings) for $24. Should I go with the pulley or new tensioner?
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Cliff notes:
AC Compressor is broken. I am going to replace it and have all freon evacuated from the system. Should I also replace the orifice tube and condensor?
Also...belt tensioner is making a whiney noise. Should I buy entire tensioner or just pulley? Pulley includes new bearings and is MUCH cheaper.
AC Compressor is broken. I am going to replace it and have all freon evacuated from the system. Should I also replace the orifice tube and condensor?
Also...belt tensioner is making a whiney noise. Should I buy entire tensioner or just pulley? Pulley includes new bearings and is MUCH cheaper.
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Cliff notes:
AC Compressor is broken. I am going to replace it and have all freon evacuated from the system. Should I also replace the orifice tube and condensor?
Also...belt tensioner is making a whiney noise. Should I buy entire tensioner or just pulley? Pulley includes new bearings and is MUCH cheaper.
AC Compressor is broken. I am going to replace it and have all freon evacuated from the system. Should I also replace the orifice tube and condensor?
Also...belt tensioner is making a whiney noise. Should I buy entire tensioner or just pulley? Pulley includes new bearings and is MUCH cheaper.
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