joeld Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Hey guys! Well, hot weather is here so naturally the AC goes out. I've got to replace the compressor and have been looking around for a good price and decent quality. I found a site that looks good-Discount AC Parts- but wanted to know if anyone had purchased any parts from them? Any opinions? Thanks, Joel Quote
xtremerevolution Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Just to make sure, how did you diagnose that the compressior had failed? Quote
Crazy K Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Just to make sure, how did you diagnose that the compressior had failed? x2 Quote
joeld Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Posted July 5, 2009 1994 GP, 3.1 engine. Low pressure is bouncing from approx 40psi to 65psi. High pressure is bouncing from approx 150psi to 200psi. No cool air at all. Compressor clutch is engaged, fans are working. Also there is some noise from the compressor, nothing extreme but louder than it was. Joel Quote
Crazy K Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 wht makes you think that it is the compressor? sounds like hte compressor works, but something else id BORKED... Quote
Garrett Powered Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 my compressor has been louder lately. It also stopped blowing cold air. I figured it was the compressor. no? Quote
Crazy K Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 my compressor has been louder lately. It also stopped blowing cold air. I figured it was the compressor. no? not necessarily. could just need more freon, and sometimes compressor noise if due to the clutch, which can be adjusted.... basically, try to figure out what is making the noise, and add freon as well. Quote
Garrett Powered Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 so that constant squeek,squeek,squeek... sound may possibly be eliminated by adjusting the clutch? how is this done? then I need to find some r-12. by buddy might still have a can of it. Quote
Crazy K Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 so that constant squeek,squeek,squeek... sound may possibly be eliminated by adjusting the clutch? how is this done? then I need to find some r-12. by buddy might still have a can of it. ask me later! LOL is the sound present when the ac is on or off? or both? remove the belt and turn the a/c pulleyby hand. try to determine the exact circumstances or issues which make the noise. Quote
xtremerevolution Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 a rubbing compressor clutch is a very common issue and does make a squealing noise. as ken said, it can be adjusted. my fiance's sister's L36 regal has that issue. Quote
joeld Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks for the replies, but back to the original question. Has anyone used the web site http://www.discountacparts.com for parts? Thanks, Joel Quote
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