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96 mecury sable, I think ac pully?


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dakotablue
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Sep 5, 2011, 1:45 PM

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Hi!
So new to auto replair, just replaced starter (different issue) I noticed the serpentine belt looked wobbly (it was making lovely noises too) So quick research thought maybe A/C issue. I tried to turn Ac off (Oops) it was already off and when I turned it on the belt snapped. (oh so fun)

So how do I know if the compressor is bad verses ? What else could if be/ I do rather than replace compressor??

What do I have to do/ look for? can I replace my compressor myself?

I have a 96 mercury sable, around 120,000


Hammer Time
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Sep 5, 2011, 2:22 PM

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Re: 96 mecury sable, I think ac pully? Sign In

Now that the belts off,check all the pulleys.



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dakotablue
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Sep 5, 2011, 2:25 PM

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Re: 96 mecury sable, I think ac pully? Sign In

Now I know I sound dumb, but bear with me...how do I check the pulleys? what exactly am I looking for?


Hammer Time
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Sep 5, 2011, 2:27 PM

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Check each pulley that it spins smoothly and has no side to side rocking movement.

When you check the A/C pulley, there is an outer, freewheeling pulley and a center part that actually turns the compressor. Make sure you can turn both parts.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Sep 5, 2011, 2:28 PM)






 
 
 






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