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]

Originally Posted by [ion] C2

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. I'm lettin this sucker go for cheap LOL.

[bonez1203]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by [ion] C2

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.