Slowrvr
Veteran Member
My AC problem was diagnosed by an AC shop as a seized compressor. I could smell the rubber from the belt and could feel the engine was rough whenever I would try to engage the AC (I thought the fans were out of balance).
I had them drain the system, and have now started working on it. I've removed the 13mm nut on the clutch but now notice I can rotate the clutch by hand and the shaft rotates. Unless I'm missing something this means the compressor is rotating too. What could have caused this? Something in the refrigerant? Too much pressure? A blockage in the line? The compressor was replaced two summers ago (2010) so I was surprised it was seized.
I had them drain the system, and have now started working on it. I've removed the 13mm nut on the clutch but now notice I can rotate the clutch by hand and the shaft rotates. Unless I'm missing something this means the compressor is rotating too. What could have caused this? Something in the refrigerant? Too much pressure? A blockage in the line? The compressor was replaced two summers ago (2010) so I was surprised it was seized.