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Old 04-06-2015, 11:51 AM   #1
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AC Compressor Groan

The ac compressor on my '85 Burb is getting pretty loud, more so at idle. It blows cold but the groan is getting unbearable! Any ideas?
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Old 04-06-2015, 12:24 PM   #2
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Good Morning, Most likely the bearings are bad, that would be my first thought.


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Old 04-06-2015, 12:32 PM   #3
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Re: AC Compressor Groan

It would be a great idea to go ahead and get the compressor replaced before it locks up and comes apart internally sending trash through the system.
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It would be a great idea to go ahead and get the compressor replaced before it locks up and comes apart internally sending trash through the system.
Yes thAt is what i would do... And replace orfice tube as well
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Re: AC Compressor Groan

Thanks, I'll be looking into a new compressor and orifice tube. I will still have to check on the reason why the previous owner cut off and capped the rear ac lines. I have a feeling there's a leak back there somewhere that they didn't want to fix.
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Re: AC Compressor Groan

replace the receiver/drier as well.....
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Thanks, I'll be looking into a new compressor and orifice tube. I will still have to check on the reason why the previous owner cut off and capped the rear ac lines. I have a feeling there's a leak back there somewhere that they didn't want to fix.
It could very well be because of a leak from the aluminum lines running from front to the rear. Had that experience with a 97 burb. Ihad to replace both lines front to back plus the rear evaporator.
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