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Noise from engine compartment
Hi All:
I just picked up a '98 SE earlier this week, with 127K on it. Having owned a '94 and '95 (the '95 finally gave up the ghost at 183K), I had no trepidation buying one with 127K on it.
I've noticed a mettalic noise that appears to be coming from the A/C compressor. After days of rain, I had the windows down and the A/C off and noticed the noise. Almost a 'sleigh bell' sound to it. Interestingly, when I put the A/C on, the noise seems to go away, perhaps when the clutch engages, but now it seems to be more consistent.
I'd appreciate your thoughts here. Is the answer a lubrication problem, or is it just 'plumb wore out'? Hoping there is a quick and inexpensive fix, so I don;t here the 'I told you so' from my loving wife.
Thanks,
-Jay
I just picked up a '98 SE earlier this week, with 127K on it. Having owned a '94 and '95 (the '95 finally gave up the ghost at 183K), I had no trepidation buying one with 127K on it.
I've noticed a mettalic noise that appears to be coming from the A/C compressor. After days of rain, I had the windows down and the A/C off and noticed the noise. Almost a 'sleigh bell' sound to it. Interestingly, when I put the A/C on, the noise seems to go away, perhaps when the clutch engages, but now it seems to be more consistent.
I'd appreciate your thoughts here. Is the answer a lubrication problem, or is it just 'plumb wore out'? Hoping there is a quick and inexpensive fix, so I don;t here the 'I told you so' from my loving wife.
Thanks,
-Jay
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i've heard that on some other cars, one had the "sleigh bell" sound and his bearing was shot, had to get a new compressor, it wasn't a bonnie, the only worry with a spun bearing is that it could break free and then your stranded whereever you are
if that is the problem a cheaper fix would be the AC delete, an increase in HP, but no AC anymore
if that is the problem a cheaper fix would be the AC delete, an increase in HP, but no AC anymore
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I'm willing to bet you a dollar, this is the exact noise you are hearing.
This is the AC clutch
You have some options. Run with the AC on all the time.
Adjust the clutch. Sorry, I don't have a write up on that. I will do one, just can't get to it right now. I think Toddster had something on this.
Or delete the AC. https://www.gmforum.com/t277814/
This is the AC clutch
You have some options. Run with the AC on all the time.
Adjust the clutch. Sorry, I don't have a write up on that. I will do one, just can't get to it right now. I think Toddster had something on this.
Or delete the AC. https://www.gmforum.com/t277814/
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just had the same problem on my 97 se. i also had some metallic shavings under the compressor too. got the compressor replaced and no more noise. Im not sure if its possible but i did hear somewhere you can buy just a new clutch for it but not sure if thats true. anybody know about that? but if you dont need the a/c then i do recomend just deleting it because it was about a 1000 job for my compressor and everything.
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https://www.gmforum.com/t269702/
read the whole thread and follow the links.
Most auto shops will not admit to this fix because they just want to sell you a compressor. find the right guy and your good to go.
read the whole thread and follow the links.
Most auto shops will not admit to this fix because they just want to sell you a compressor. find the right guy and your good to go.
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You called it, Dan. That is indeed the noise.
I saw a reman compressor on E-Bay for $144 that I can pick up locally. I'd rather not have an a/c delete car, but also wonder if a known good used compressor is worth taking a chance on? A guy on Craigslist is parting out '97 Bonnie nearby.
Any thoughts on this idea?
I saw a reman compressor on E-Bay for $144 that I can pick up locally. I'd rather not have an a/c delete car, but also wonder if a known good used compressor is worth taking a chance on? A guy on Craigslist is parting out '97 Bonnie nearby.
Any thoughts on this idea?
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