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[EMD]

So air con works fine , nice and cold . But now when its switched on there is a metal on metal scraping sound  Whats up now 

[amba]

Compressor bearings ?

Not sure how to test but a long screw driver or similar metal rod on compressor ,other end to ear and see if the noise is from there.

Dont see much lese could give that problem as only the compressor pump is moving the rest is just pressure and cooling

[EMD]

Are the bearings replaceable amba or is it a new compressor 

[amba]

Not really sure tbh. Expect bearings are available as sure I remember my AC guy saying he has done them before but by the time you replace seals etc it easier just fitting anew pump,trouble is they are best part of £200 then fitting and regas so not a cheap exercise.

My ac does sound quite rattly when its running but as long as it works and keeps car cool or dry just live with it .If real metal /metal sound then expect something will let go sooner than later so try the ear test first before condeming it but cant see what else it could be.

Worry is if the bearings are starting to break up they will be leaving small metal deposits inside the system which will further kill it.Remember when had compressor replaced before guy showed me the oil from system on his hand and had loads of small metal filings in it .

Ended up needing new compressor/and dryer unit so hurt my pocket .

Best of luck with it

 

[EMD]

Ive got one i can take off the 2.5 and use if need be , ill just put a non ac belt on that one . But i will check out the noises first like you said 

[T.m.f]

Remove aux belt ,turn compressor by hand,you should feel it and hear it making noises. 
Must be northants air,as frontera compressor needs changing aswell.

[biggriffin]

Remove aux belt ,turn compressor by hand,you should feel it and hear it making noises. 
Must be northants air,as frontera compressor needs changing aswell.

Is noof'er air like hoof'er water Special'
Get a tin of wd with a little tube and squirt a bit into the front, might be the springs creaking.

[EMD]

Remove aux belt ,turn compressor by hand,you should feel it and hear it making noises. 
Must be northants air,as frontera compressor needs changing aswell.

Is noof'er air like hoof'er water Special'
Get a tin of wd with a little tube and squirt a bit into the front, might be the springs creaking.

Thanks N/Hoofers , i shall try both and hope the noise goes away . Not had a chance to look yet as been drinking too much magic water and feeling sick 

[Webby the Bear]

Yeah take the aux belt off and spin it by hand and move the pulley for was and backwards with your hand. Justreplace if play there

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thanks N/Hoofers , i shall try both and hope the noise goes away . Not had a chance to look yet as been drinking too much magic water and feeling sick 

You should watch that at your age!     

[EMD]

Sprayed it all in WD and its all quiet now 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Sprayed it all in WD and its all quiet now 

It's wonder stuff!    Apparently you can spray painful joints with WD as well to good effect. 

[STEMO]

And, according to Opti, it makes a good fly killer.

[EMD]

Thanks N/Hoofers , i shall try both and hope the noise goes away . Not had a chance to look yet as been drinking too much magic water and feeling sick 

You should watch that at your age!    

Ive got a big tank full of Magic n'hoof water , this is what goes into the omega .. soft and pure ... i didnt drink it honest