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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04-06-2015, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: AC Compressor Groan
Good Morning, Most likely the bearings are bad, that would be my first thought.
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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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04-06-2015, 01:11 PM | #5 |
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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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04-06-2015, 02:31 PM | #6 |
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Re: AC Compressor Groan
replace the receiver/drier as well.....
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04-06-2015, 03:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: AC Compressor Groan
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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