2002 Chevy Tahoe A/C compressor

2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE
75,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RON WAITE
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usually upon acceleration, but, not always, a loud "clanking" noise comes from the A/C compressor, only when the A/C is "on"....

I have had some advice telling me to replace the compressor, other advice telling me it's low on freon....any ideas?
Jun 2, 2008 at 2:13 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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yeah your bearings are probably chewed up. be carefull because you could be driving and all of a sudden it locks up, your belt will probably snap and you will be stranded, so for now I would either not run the a/c or replace it. and don't be scared to got to the bone yard(junk yard) and get one for cheap. theres nothing wrong with them they just have some miles on em. I have one from five years ago and I bought it for twenty dollars, it was either that or pay 300.00 and no garauntee that something won't go bad with a new one. so really its up to you. thats just my opinion. times are too hard.
Jun 2, 2008 at 3:43 PM