A/C Compressor going out??? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Billy Mild · 02-23-2017

I kicked on the A/C yesterday and noticed a horrible noise. Here is a youtube of the noise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNdKlm1JB0

Any thoughts what this is? Compressor, clutch?

BigJohn · 02-23-2017

That was only with the AC on?

Billy Mild · 02-23-2017

It was engine running and AUTO button pushed. If I turn it off, the horrible clanking sound stops.

Roadster · 02-23-2017

From the FSM.....

Billy Mild · 02-23-2017

It was still blowing out really cold air. So it might be on its way out?

Roadster · 02-23-2017

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Originally Posted by Billy Mild

It was still blowing out really cold air. So it might be on its way out?

It could be still be blowing the cold air because there is still sufficient freon in the system. I would imagine with the sound coming out of the compressor, that it probably is if not already on its way out...

Roadster · 02-23-2017

Trying to remember but Dave H. (mgbrv8) did an entire rebuild on the AC compressor with great success. It was either posted here on the forum, or on his FB page.
Also had great pics on the rebuild.

found it....
https://www.facebook.com/dave.hetric...1&l=bf12a0aa41

mgbrv8 · 02-24-2017

If you go to the Main registry web page and click the members only section After signing in and then click newsletter. I believe its article 37 where you can find the compressor rebuild section.

Thanks Tom for noticing

Dave Hetrick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster

Trying to remember but Dave H. (mgbrv8) did an entire rebuild on the AC compressor with great success. It was either posted here on the forum, or on his FB page.
Also had great pics on the rebuild.

found it....
https://www.facebook.com/dave.hetric...1&l=bf12a0aa41

Billy Mild · 02-24-2017

Rebuild compressor and then refill with R-12. That is only thing I could imagine doing.

Billy Mild · 02-24-2017

Where is the best place for a compressor rebuild kit? Also what about the Clutch?

02-23-2017	#1
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 835	A/C Compressor going out??? I kicked on the A/C yesterday and noticed a horrible noise. Here is a youtube of the noise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNdKlm1JB0 Any thoughts what this is? Compressor, clutch?

02-23-2017	#2
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,330	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? That was only with the AC on?

02-23-2017	#3
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 835	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? It was engine running and AUTO button pushed. If I turn it off, the horrible clanking sound stops.

02-23-2017	#4
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,914	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? From the FSM..... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

02-23-2017	#5
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 835	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? It was still blowing out really cold air. So it might be on its way out?

02-23-2017	#7
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,914	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? Trying to remember but Dave H. (mgbrv8) did an entire rebuild on the AC compressor with great success. It was either posted here on the forum, or on his FB page. Also had great pics on the rebuild. found it.... https://www.facebook.com/dave.hetric...1&l=bf12a0aa41 __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 02-23-2017 at 11:20 PM.

02-24-2017	#9
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 835	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? Rebuild compressor and then refill with R-12. That is only thing I could imagine doing.

02-24-2017	#10
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 835	Re: A/C Compressor going out??? Where is the best place for a compressor rebuild kit? Also what about the Clutch?