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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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I have a stock 1996 lt1 .The ac compresor makes a whining noise when the compressor clutch is not ingaged noise stops when clutch engages is it the clutch thats bad or the compressor thats in advance for any help
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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I have a stock 1996 lt1 .The ac compresor makes a whining noise when the compressor clutch is not ingaged noise stops when clutch engages is it the clutch thats bad or the compressor thats in advance for any help
Will be the clutch bearing,the compressor only engages when the clutch is engaged.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gerardvg
Will be the clutch bearing,the compressor only engages when the clutch is engaged.
What he said, might add that you should get it repaired with some haste. Clutch on my trusty truck whined..... then welded itself together.
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