Civicnoobie

Is it the same as the pulley bearing? Where is this located under the hood?

If its in the compressor i hope not cause i hearing its a big pain to replace.

MindBomber

the pulley bearing is inside the pulley.

Civicnoobie

So its not the pulley we replace but the bearing? Where is this pulley, is it in the serpetine belt area?

Whats the best way to tell if its the pulley or the bearing making this sqealing sound with the ac on? I already replaced my serpentine belt.

MindBomber

pop the belt off and spin the pulley by hand, it should turn freely and smoothly, if it doesn't that's likely the source of your trouble.

your belt may also just need to be tightened.

Civicnoobie

I just noticed im getting this sound even with the ac off. So im guessing iy cant be yhe ac pulley then?

MindBomber

The pulley is always turning it's just under more load when the ac is on, the ac compressor has a clutch that engages and disengages when you turn on ac on and off, just like how your transmission can be in gear or neutral.

in short, yes it can still be the ac pulley.

brobo

look at my diy u see where it is

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...essor-diy.html
also mindbomber can u sticky my diy cause its very important to our 7thgens lol

MindBomber

DIYs never really fade into oblivion like other threads since they have a dedicated forum, no need to sticky. You should add that diy to your sig though.

Civicnoobie

im still not sure where the pulley is under the hood. Is it by the alternator like where the AC belt is? Im guessing the pulley looks like a belt?

Is it possible to check it or even replace it by hoisting the car instead of having to remove the pump, alt, etc.

And also where is the catalac convertor located? need to check if the cover is lose.