1995 Subaru Impreza compressor problem or bearing problem

1995 SUBARU IMPREZA
136,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIUGUI6
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95 Impreza
It had no cold air at first. I added one can of R134 w/sealant, system sucked R134 and sealant in, gave colder air for a while, then I heard squeek noise. I stop the car ,saw AC belt hesitated, after few minutes, broken.

When checked, I saw one 10AMP AC fuse broken, AC clutch moved but not smoothly, some liquid showed outside clutch, AC compressor bearing stalked. Pressure at LOW valve is high ,in red zone.

Base on these facts, if release pressure from system and replace the belt would save the AC ? Or I have to replace compressor ?
Jun 6, 2010 at 6:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi jiugui6, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Belt hesitating or squeal type noise and belt is tensioned properly the compressor is locking up -needs replacing.
Jun 6, 2010 at 6:26 PM