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A/C grinding


gijmcd
01-14-2005, 07:16 AM
When 97 Lumina running, the A/C clutch is grinding steel. The part outside the belt turns slowly but not uniformly. Steel grindings evident in surrounding area. Obvious sound of two steel disc’s grinding together, kind of a higher pitch sound.
Had problem last summer with frequent blowing of A/C fuse in block under hood on pass side.
Living in Buffalo, I don’t need A/C now, but it would seem it needs immediate attention.
Clutch repair ?? or new A/C unit ?? What do you think.

fopu
01-14-2005, 09:58 AM
I would go for a new A/C compressor.

gijmcd
01-14-2005, 10:07 AM
Is Rebuilding The Clutch An Option? And How Long Do You Think The Grinding Will Go Untill I Loose My Serpentine Belt?
Can i drive to get new compressor and parts?

300+
01-17-2005, 06:37 PM
Mine actually was doing the same thing for a while then stopped. I had tried WD-40 to try and stop the rubbing. Don't know if that made any difference. You can drive it to the store. It won't break that soon from my experience.

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