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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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I had to replace the ac clutch and compressor this summer. ac works fine now, however it makes a sound that sounds simmilar to a turbo spooling up under acceleration and deceleration. around 2000 rpm it does not make this sound.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Sounds to me like the clutch is not shimmed right. Need to know when the noise happens. Is it when the A/C is on, and the clutch is engaged, or when the A/C is off. If it happens when A/C is running, its compressor bearings, and you don't have enough oil in the compressor. If its when its off, your clutch is not shimmed correctly. Either way, I wouldn't be running it much till you get it fixed, both problems mean your gonna be spending more money soon, [sm=icon_stickpoke.gif]
 
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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It takes place with the ac off but I dont recall if it does this with the ac on. Ill check in a bit and get back
 
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Really odd I drove to class this afternoon and it made the same noise with the ac on. which do you think it is the shim or fluid or both.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Neither, its gotta be something else. Belt noise, air leak, power steering whine, can't say for sure w/o being there, but highly doubt its the compressor. The compressor would change a noise when it is on/off. I would have to ask if you have a V-belt, or serpetine belt? A V-belt riding in the bottom of the pulley ( not being tight enough) would cause that kind of noise, but other than that you'll have to spend a little more time finding the exact cause of the noise. Hope that helps, otherwise, good luck [sm=deal.gif]
 
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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got it fixed it was a throttle body gasket.

https://dodgeforum.com/m_634358/tm.htm

thansk for the ideas
 
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