Help doing with out the a/c compressor

[bonez1203]

well i got the a/c compressor metal grinding/whining sound from the a/c compressor clutch, there is metal shavings in/on the clutch.
im worried that the clutch will sieze and blow the belt.
i need to find a cheap compressor or just bypass it with a shorter belt
i need this fixed asap! could someone help with either a belt number or something
not such a big deal to me is that she is pulling hard to the left when she is cold could that be a brake caliper or strut? the tire pressure is spot on.
please no b.s.
i need help
thank you for your time
Dave

[[ion] C2]

Just remove the clutch... lol.

I have a spare compressor though I could ship off to you.

[TheEdgeofSanity]

it could be pulling because its alignment is off. did you slide into anything hard or hit any large potholes over the winter in maine? that could have made something move a bit. also, your tie rod ends could be going bad and need replacement. how many miles are on your car?

as for the A/C compressor, i'd say you should call around to your local chain auto part stores and see how much a compressor is. Auto Zone always seems to be cheaper than Murray's (O'Reilly's) but idk what you have out there in maine.

p.s. a 4 wheel alignmenmt usually costs 70-100 dollars. a front wheel alignment costs $40-$50.

[bonez1203]

C2;442472']Just remove the clutch... lol.

I have a spare compressor though I could ship off to you.

price shipped to 04901

[[ion] C2]

PM'd :)

Edit: Wow, AutoZone sells the A/C compressor w/clutch for $300-500 and the clutch itself for $80. :eek: I'm lettin this sucker go for cheap LOL.

[bonez1203]

it could be pulling because its alignment is off. did you slide into anything hard or hit any large potholes over the winter in maine? that could have made something move a bit. also, your tie rod ends could be going bad and need replacement. how many miles are on your car?

as for the A/C compressor, i'd say you should call around to your local chain auto part stores and see how much a compressor is. Auto Zone always seems to be cheaper than Murray's (O'Reilly's) but idk what you have out there in maine.

p.s. a 4 wheel alignmenmt usually costs 70-100 dollars. a front wheel alignment costs $40-$50.

the car was in the garage all winter long so no pot holes. i just had it inspected this morning and they didn't say anything negative about it

[bonez1203]

pm'd back

[bonez1203]

do i have to worry about this thing siezing up or can i drive the car

[Beholder88]

If you are not to concerned about going without a/c, you can get an a/c bypass pulley. I don't think they are more than $30 or so. You can use the stock belt with that setup.

[bonez1203]

can you tell me where to get it

[Nate's Alero]

If you are not to concerned about going without a/c, you can get an a/c bypass pulley. I don't think they are more than $30 or so. You can use the stock belt with that setup.

nope, they are about 80$ i got one, the ones that you are talking about sieze commonly

[[ion] C2]

Ya, GMPartsDirect's are around $80, but for $50 you can have a working compressor that costs $300-500 new, so, lol.

[bonez1203]

C2;442496']Ya, GMPartsDirect's are around $80, but for $50 you can have a working compressor that costs $300-500 new, so, lol.

you are the man!!!!
the wife wants a/c and so she will have (i don't think i ever used it)

[bonez1203]

payment sent!

[bonez1203]

Thank you [ion]

[bonez1203]

could the a/c compressor really sieze up?
has it ever happened to anyone?

[[ion] C2]

Yes it can happen, lol. I recently read someones situation where that happened.