yell0w

Ok so i've had this on going problem for a while now ever since i had my auto swapped to manual but everyone now and then when i first turn on the AC i get this loud grinding/screeching noise. I turn the AC off and it goes away, turn it back on and it's gone sometimes.

I'm hoping it's nothing with the swap and that it might just be a AC pulley or something like that. I tried to get it to do it while i record so you guys can see and hear what im talking about but of course it won't do it.

Anywho was just wondering if any of you have seen this issue and what did you do to fix it. Thanks!

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

Sounds like the clutch on the compressor going bad. Eventually if indeed it is the clutch, it will lock up and cause the belt to still rotate but causing excessive friction on the drive belt.

TheAzn

iTrader: (2)

Eventually the belt will go too. Seen that happen.

yell0w

DAMN!!! So pretty much i have to buy AC Compressor?

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

Yeah I would. Get a second or third opinion. With what you are telling me and describing, it is the clutch. You can find a compressor cheap on the classifieds. Just get it checked out and see what they say.

TheAzn

iTrader: (2)

^Agreed.

Although compressor assemblies can be disassembled and repair what's neccesary, I would rather get a whole other unit, new/reman or used working condition.

yell0w

yeah i guess it looks like i'm going to replace the stupid O-ring thats dripping oil on my alternator and possibly on the pulleys that could be catching dirt which then could cause the belts and all that to be the problem. Then if that doesn't work then I'm going to have to go with the AC Compressor.

Thanks for the help guys!