can you put a new bearing in the compressor clutch? It is chirping. Gets quiet with some wd40, but not for long.

 

Are you sure it is not the belt? You can put a new clutch assembly on it, but remember the entire compressor is the same age, part of it is bad now. How long until the rest is bad? The price of a remanufactured compressor is almost the same as the pieces needed. Also you need special tools to remove and install the clutch.

 

You were right. It was the belt! Thanks!

 

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