|
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-29-2009, 06:13 AM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 172548
Join Date: Feb 2008
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle:2010 WRX STi WR Blue |
A/C Help
My A/C belt squeals every time it's engaged and there is a slight film that looks similar to brake dust around the compressor. I'm pretty sure it is the clutch in side the A/C pulley. My question is, would it be cheaper and easier to just replace the pulley or should I just replace the entire compressor? Keep in mind that I have about 80k mi and the A/C still blows cold. Thanks for the help guys.
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
|
07-29-2009, 10:15 AM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 74321
Join Date: Nov 2004
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: clarksville AR
Vehicle:2004 wrx wag black UTEC stg 4 |
as far as I know the only fix for this is to replace the compressor. if you can find a clutch assy. that would work, but it's not sold that way.
|
07-29-2009, 11:18 AM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 172548
Join Date: Feb 2008
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle:2010 WRX STi WR Blue |
I'll have to double check but I thought I saw a part number for it sold separately.
|
07-29-2009, 04:54 PM | #4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 17252
Join Date: Apr 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:'06 WX8 59E |
The dust is just rust that comes off from the clutch plate and pulley surfaces. It's two steel parts pulled together by the magnetic coil. Is the belt tight?
|
07-29-2009, 05:07 PM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 201184
Join Date: Jan 2009
Chapter/Region:
International
Vehicle:2001 WRX |
It would be cheaper to replace just the clutch/coil/pulley assembley. That is if you can find a clutch removal tool for your specific compressor. It would probably be easier just to replace the compressor, which would come fully assembled, with the new clutch/coil/pulley assembley.
I tried "just" replacing the clutch assembly on my Cavalier, but my clutch removal tool broke. Instead of continuing to mess around with it, I just ordered a new compressor. I wish I would have gotten the new compressor in the first place. Remember to have the system discharged before you start taking it apart. You should also have it flushed before you put on the new compressor (if thats what you do). Also, when I did this on my Cavalier I had to replace the accumulator and orifice tube; not sure if that is standard for most vehicles, so you should definitely check into it. |
07-29-2009, 08:48 PM | #6 | |
NASIOC Supporter
Member#: 30669
Join Date: Dec 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: USA, North NJ, 07456
Vehicle:1998 Legacy 2.5GT Silver Sleeper BK, 5MT |
Quote:
Black dust is probably the belt slipping. You may need to either tighten the belt or replace it. |
|
07-31-2009, 07:11 PM | #7 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 172548
Join Date: Feb 2008
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle:2010 WRX STi WR Blue |
I noticed my belts are starting to look old, I'll try and change them to see if that helps, thanks.
|
08-01-2009, 09:15 PM | #8 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 172548
Join Date: Feb 2008
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle:2010 WRX STi WR Blue |
New belts were just the ticket! Thanks for the help!
|
08-02-2009, 09:46 AM | #9 |
NASIOC Supporter
Member#: 30669
Join Date: Dec 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: USA, North NJ, 07456
Vehicle:1998 Legacy 2.5GT Silver Sleeper BK, 5MT |
|
08-03-2009, 03:55 PM | #10 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 33284
Join Date: Feb 2003
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Orland Park, IL
Vehicle:2002 WRX silver |
I just wd-40'd the hell out of it, cause i had the same problem, and now no squeal or anything, smooth.
|
08-03-2009, 07:41 PM | #11 |
NASIOC Supporter
Member#: 30669
Join Date: Dec 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: USA, North NJ, 07456
Vehicle:1998 Legacy 2.5GT Silver Sleeper BK, 5MT |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Help! | bluesbrother | Mid Atlantic Impreza Club -- MAIC | 8 | 06-08-2010 12:10 AM |
help!!! flashing cel and no one can help | tommy 02wrx | Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2.0L Turbo) | 21 | 06-05-2010 07:26 PM |
Help. o2 sensor | subizzo02 | Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2.0L Turbo) | 6 | 06-04-2010 07:03 PM |
anyone have a pioneer avic u310bt need some help | cosanostra | Car Audio, Video & Security | 5 | 06-04-2010 12:20 PM |
need help with a/c compressor replacement | sen7inel | Factory 2.5L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2.5L Turbo) | 0 | 06-04-2010 08:53 AM |