[DML] Re: AC compressor whining

["Mike" <mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ryan

I found that to find the source of noises is to get a piece of 11/2" 
waste pipe and hold it near to where you think the noise is and 
listen...just be careful you done get it caught on anything 
running...my moneys on the lower idle pulley :)

Regards

Mike

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ryanpwright" <dmcnews_list@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> How difficult is this to replace?
> 
> Any thoughts on how to find out whether it's this clutch bearing or
> the idler pulley? Not that I mind replacing both, but if I can
> identify which one it is somehow, that would be nice.
> 
> -Ryan
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > The clutch as a bearing when the compressor isn't engaged that is
> turning.
> > If you look close you can see the bearing in the black pulley. 
These
> go out
> > quite often.
> > http://www.specialtauto.com/delorean-parts/images/AC-clutch-assy-
1.jpg
> > 
> > That's why the clutch or pulley will turn and the compressor 
won't.
> > Then when the compressor is engaged (Via the clutch)it also has a
> bearing
> > which rarely goes out.
> > John Hervey
> > www.specialtauto.com
> > 
> [moderator snip]








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