I've got a very noisy AC compressor. Sounds like what you'd traditionally think is a bad power steering pump. A constant loud whine. It does it all the time, whether the AC is on or off. I had my mechanic look at it and confirm it was the AC compressor, not something else (like the tensioner pulley, if only!). He said you can replace the bearing and clutch without replacing the whole compressor, but he didn't want to do that because he's had bad luck with that repair not lasting.
So I'm thinking, it sounds like something you may be able to do yourself, as long as you don't have to remove the compressor to do it? Even if the repair doesn't last forever, I'll probably save more than enough money to make it worth my while to do it myself.
Is this a DIY repair?
Do the 5.3's have the same compressor as the 4.2's? Is the replacement process the same?
If these engines have different parts/procedures to swap, is my AC the same as the AC on all the full size trucks with 5.3s?
The V8 has such a beautiful sound, but mine is drowned out by the horrible sound of a failing pump. But at least the air is still nice and cold. It's been a hot summer, and that's a very good thing.
So I'm thinking, it sounds like something you may be able to do yourself, as long as you don't have to remove the compressor to do it? Even if the repair doesn't last forever, I'll probably save more than enough money to make it worth my while to do it myself.
Is this a DIY repair?
Do the 5.3's have the same compressor as the 4.2's? Is the replacement process the same?
If these engines have different parts/procedures to swap, is my AC the same as the AC on all the full size trucks with 5.3s?
The V8 has such a beautiful sound, but mine is drowned out by the horrible sound of a failing pump. But at least the air is still nice and cold. It's been a hot summer, and that's a very good thing.