2002 Dodge Ram A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RATTLE?

2002 DODGE RAM
52,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVEY L
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I hear a rattling noise when the truck is idling. I just installed a new serpentine belt. Looking at the motor I see that the pulley on the front of the A/C compressor sometimes stops rotating while the truck is running causing this rattle. Is the clutch in the A/C compressor shot? Can this front pulley be replaced without having to replace the entire compressor?
Apr 19, 2010 at 9:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The stopping is normal. The AC cycles. As far as the noise, how loud is it? Have you checked to make sure everything appears tight?
Apr 20, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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