1987 Chevy S-10 compressor bearing

1987 CHEVROLET S-10
213,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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VETKAW63
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I have an 87 s10 blaser with the 2.8 liter. the compressor started making noise a couple of years ago. When I looked at it it was apparent that the front bearing was bad. The pulley could be moved when wiggled. On the advise of a friend I removed the compressor bracket from the engine. I layed the compressor on top of the wheel well and tied it there.
The copressor is still charged(I Think). Could I replace the bearing now and have the air conditioning work? Can I borrow the tools from an auto parts store, to replace the bearing?
Thanks,
Mike
Aug 13, 2008 at 8:43 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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i dont see why not, and the tools you need are just your average , so I think autozone just rents like specialty tools (to my knowledge) maybe not. and the bearings should be several small ones if I remember correctly
Aug 13, 2008 at 9:19 PM
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