A/C Compressor going bad...
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A/C Compressor going bad...
My C5 has over 80K miles and yesterday the A/C compressor began making a horrible noise. After searching the forum I found RoccoC5's YouTube video and write up. Awesome write up by the way. 
Anyway, mine sounds just like this maybe worst when the A/C is running. I'm pretty sure it needs to be replaced. 
Okay so while that's out, is there anything else I should replace (tensioner, idler pulley)?
Also, it looks like the harmonic damper is wobbling. Is this normal, or shall I replace it as well?
Thanks.
Anyway, mine sounds just like this maybe worst when the A/C is running. I'm pretty sure it needs to be replaced. Okay so while that's out, is there anything else I should replace (tensioner, idler pulley)? Also, it looks like the harmonic damper is wobbling. Is this normal, or shall I replace it as well?
Thanks.
Anyone...
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The harmonic dampener should not wobble... change it.
Hand spin the pulleys... if they spin freely and woblle free they are fine and do not need changing...
BUT if they wobble or fell gritty... change them
Hand spin the pulleys... if they spin freely and woblle free they are fine and do not need changing...
BUT if they wobble or fell gritty... change them
