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Old 01-16-2006, 11:14 PM   #5
Kings-x59
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Re: squealing noise on 1998 astro van

There are additives that can be put into the freon to lubricate the compressor internally as well. Having this done saved the compressor on my Jeep. Alas, the compressor on my astro began to squeal and I didn't get it done soon enough. My compressor ate itself and trashed my whole ac system. The additive for the jeep ran $35. The rebuilt ac system for my beloved astro was...(choke) $1700.
blkmonday is right, don't run the defrost or ac till you get this fixed. Keep some paper towels handy till you can get it in the shop.
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