[s-cars] A/C compressor noise

[JenRob]

To second what Tom said, i had a similar experience several years ago- more 
screeching noise. Switched out p/s pump- no joy, switched out a/c compressor 
with used low mile example
from parts car. no change. Turned out to be the idler fan bearing (which to 
my knowledge is not replaceable) which is pressed into the aluminum mount 
for all three accessories. Replaced
the mount for all three accessories (which included the pressed in fan 
bearing)- solved issue. bought used accessory mount from chris @ force 5. 
good luck- it is hard to isolate noises on this mount.
- rob a

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eugene Yen" <eugenekyen at gmail.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:53 PM
Subject: [s-cars] A/C compressor noise


> Folks,
> The A/C compressor on my 95.5 S6 started making noise a couple of
> months ago.  The noise sounds a bit like loose bearings-- a whirring
> with a faint clattering, and it only occurs when the A/C is off.  When
> I turn the A/C on, the noise goes away.  Is it the compressor clutch?
> Is there something I can do to fix this, or do I need to start
> shopping for a new compressor?
>
> Thanks,
> Eugene
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