how long can I go with a failing a/c clutch

1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
41,000 MILES
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RESSEL45
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My '98 lumina has been diagnosed as having a failing AC clutch. What is the danger of ignoring the noise until AC season? Very loud intermittent noise, but car runs fine
Nov 29, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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if the clutch is bad and not the front bearing, then yes, you can go to the hot weather.

Roy
Nov 29, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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