A/C bearing

[zonianbrat]

ok i tried to search for this topic and did not find what i wanted. Anyway when i turn on the ac in my 97 pathy the compressor kicks on and you can hear the bearings in it whining i stuck a stethiscope (spelling?) to it and it is definetely the bearings is there a way to replace these without replacing the whole compressor??? I always thought i would have to replace the whole thing. It has lasted about a year and a half with the whining I figure i am not going to replace it until it goes out completely. I know comoressors are expensive and i want to explore all my options before i have to buy a new one. :help:

[88pathoffroad]

Unless you're a vehicular HVAC tech, I don't think trying to disassemble the compressor is an easy job. Usually people just get a new/remanned one.

[zonianbrat]

:X that is kinda what i figured but i was not sure if maybe the bearings on the pulley were accesible or not i had to ask.

[RedPath88]

PartsAmerica.com has the bearings for the clutch priced between $26 and $44... just an FYI if that is what you need

[zonianbrat]

Thanks i will check that out. I believe it is inner bearings but not totally sure. When i stuck a stethiscope on it i put it on the core or whole housing of the compressor so maybe i will have to check on it again. :bow: