Possible A/C Compressor Bearing Issue and A/C Questions

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Oct 27, 2015

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Re: Possible A/C Compressor Bearing Issue and A/C Questions

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Yes, Both '97 EX's. Only difference is mine is A/T and the junker is M/T.

In the catalog those use the same.

Even if it's an aftermarket replacement, I'd still hope it's the same pulley set..

Oct 28, 2015

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Re: Possible A/C Compressor Bearing Issue and A/C Questions

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In the catalog those use the same.

Even if it's an aftermarket replacement, I'd still hope it's the same pulley set..

Me too. I plan on working on it this Friday or Saturday. Thanks Exone.

Oct 31, 2015

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Re: Possible A/C Compressor Bearing Issue and A/C Questions

Installed the new (used) clutch/pulley assembly this morning. Cleaned quite a bit of rust off of it. Removal and installation went pretty smooth.
No more worn bearing noise.. I couldn't even spin the old one by hand.
Seems to be working fine but, still early to tell. I need to take it for a highway run.

I also checked the motor mounts and didn't see any visual tears.
Looks like the passenger side CV axle outer boot has small tear and noticed an early leak. I'll try to find a boot replacement if possible but, they seem to be harder to find. Can I laze out and Plasti-Dip it?..LOL

Oct 31, 2015

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Re: Possible A/C Compressor Bearing Issue and A/C Questions

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Can I laze out and Plasti-Dip it?..LOL

??? LOL

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??? LOL

The crack/tear is in one of the creases between folds.. I may just try that or rubber caulking..something that is flexible, doesn't dry out and binds to rubber. Sounds like a job for.... Blue Spooge.

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Re: Possible A/C Compressor Bearing Issue and A/C Questions

I rented both a clutch holder and pulley puller. The puller worked great but, the holder was basically worthless. Ended up using a square shaft prybar across the round points on the face of the clutch plate. Didn;t take much effort to remove the center nut with a socket wrench. Used this stuff ahead of time to loosen it up: