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So I thought the noise would be fixed by replacing the belt. But, it did not. So, i was thinking next in line will be Idle pulley or tensioner pulley.
So, my question is, is it possible to replace the tensioner pulley only instead of the whole tensioner assembly? and how difficult is it compared to idle pulley?
Also, do you think this will fix the issue?
Than you all.
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I was looking around to see if I can purchase the clutch alone and I can’t find any… I just called a shop to ask(major chain) and they just told me it comes as a package. So, I have to replace the entire assembly which with their mark up the part alone was $1k plus couple hours of labor to collect and recharge the refrigerant. so, in the end I will probably walk away with about $1200 out of my pocket.
I don’t know if I have any other options at this point. But, at least I know what the problem is. I will probably just live with this for now.
Anyways, Thank you so much for the help.
You are welcome. If it were me I would just let it go and if it starts making more noise then I would either replace the compressor or just done run the AC
I looked at it again and It looks like the AC compressor issue. It was the only pulley that wasn’t spinning with the AC off which I assume it’s the clutch. But, when I turned the AC on it was spinning with some hesitation. It was spinning more freely as the engine got hot and the squealing chirp stops when it reached the normal operating temperature.
My next question is… how hard is it to replace to compressor by myself in my garage?
It depends where the compressor lives on the engine. is it
a nice easy spot or a bear to get to. You will need to have
the system charge recovered by a shop.do the work. replace
the compressor and filter drier. back to a shop to have everything
leak checked. evacuated then recharged. unless you have your
own stuff to do the job.heres a video of whats neededhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFI … plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBX … plpp_video
I think the compressor is at the very lower right corner of the engine facing the front of the engine. It doesn’t look like a simple job to do. I will probably see if I can have a shop do this for me. But, what am I expected to pay in labor?
Hate to tell ya but you’re probably looking at a ton of $$. It needs a recovery, evacuation, recharge. Plus the cost of the compressor and the labor to install that. You may also need a receiver/dryer or accumulator whichever it has. I would not be surprised if you’re not looking at about $1k when its all said and done. For that kind of money and the fact it isnt making a ton of noise I would just let it go and not worry about fixing it.
I would be checking some aftermarket part stores as well as the dealer to see if the clutch is replaceable and available before paying out for a new compressor.
You may want to keep looking for a clutch assembly if that is indeed the problem, I think it’s difficult to say if that’s the problem based on your description as noises like that can be tricky to nail down as they often travel through the belt. Honestly if it’s not that bad and the AC works you might let it go till it becomes a real issue but that’s your call. You might try removing the belt and spinning the AC clutch pulley just to see if you hear the noise or feel any roughness in it’s operation to verify that is indeed the problem before you commit to purchasing any parts.
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