fastcar Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Im getting a squeeking from what im sure is the aircon pulley. So i took the AUX belt off a checked the AC pulley for play and it has about 1mm - 2mm play either way. Should there be any play in the AC pulley? I checked the rest and there is no play at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_flux Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What sort of play are you talking about? Think of a clock face,does it move left/right (9 and 3 o'clock)up/down(6 and 12) Or do you mean backwards and forwards between the radiator and the compressor. The clutch/pully should not move in any direction, except moving back towards the compressor when engaged. A squeak can sometimes be dirt in the clutch,but is often the first signs of a faulty compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 The outer wheel where the belt goes on the aircon pulley should spin (very) freely, does it? The inside part of the aircon pump you should be able to grip with your hand and turn but this will take a fair bit of force/twisting. When the aircon is switched on a magnet activiates and the free spinning wheel engages with the inner part to start the pumping of the aircon gas. I would check the 10mm (i think) bolt right in the centre of the front of the aircon pump/pulley is not loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Its probably the aux belt tensioner mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 remove the aircon im sure mine was moving when i changed my aux belt mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 have u done a tipex test on the crank pulley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi thanks for the replys Have done the Tipex test on crank pulley and all is good. The AC pulley has play if i push it towards the compresser and radiator. It seams to spin freely with no problems. Will check the 10mm bolt in the middle of the AC pump see if it tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 unwanted sounds are a pain in the arse delete the air con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 i want to get rid of the AC anyways as i never use it and it just takes up space and adds weight. What lengh AUX belt would i need if i removed the AC and where would i get it from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Removing the air con compressor is a LOT more involved than people realise. 99% of people do it in such a way as to risk the engine block being broken, and the PAS pump being pulled out of true. IT IS NOT just a matter of unbolting it and fitting a shorter belt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 There are those who bodge air con re installation, too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 There are those who bodge air con re installation, too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Im getting a squeeking from what im sure is the aircon pulley. So i took the AUX belt off a checked the AC pulley for play and it has about 1mm - 2mm play either way. Should there be any play in the AC pulley? I checked the rest and there is no play at all Does the sound go away when you switch the AC on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Removing the air con compressor is a LOT more involved than people realise. 99% of people do it in such a way as to risk the engine block being broken, and the PAS pump being pulled out of true. IT IS NOT just a matter of unbolting it and fitting a shorter belt!!! Thanks for the info Chris will have to look into that a lot more from the sounds of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 removing the pump you have to de-gass it, remove the piping & air con rad. then theres a few torx bolts to remove the pump. get a short belt from ebay £10 you must make a brace then though to support it (just a metal bar, nice and strong) like this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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