2001 Buick Lesabre A/C Compressor Bearing Noise

2001 BUICK LESABRE
71,600 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE1951
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Dealer tells me the noise I am hearing is a bad bearing in the A/C Compressor. It will be expensive to repair. What risks do I take if I do nothing and keep driving the car?
Aug 24, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If it has its own belt -remove it -I believe yours is a serpentine belt to avoid more problems just don't turn the AC on.
Aug 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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