1997 Acura 3.2 TL Premium Crankshaft, A/C problems HELP!
#1
Cruisin'
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1997 Acura 3.2 TL Premium Crankshaft, A/C problems HELP!
Here is the 42 second video to my problem:
Sorry there is no audio but it seems that the bearing is broken because there is noise when activating the A/C.
It barely blows air or doesn't at all. When I click the A/C button the clutch does move but not without displacing the A/C belt on the pulley and causing the pulley to misalign and hit the power steering belt.
Here are some images of the gap between the pulleys:
Imgur
Imgur
Any help on fixing this problem will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
Sorry there is no audio but it seems that the bearing is broken because there is noise when activating the A/C.
It barely blows air or doesn't at all. When I click the A/C button the clutch does move but not without displacing the A/C belt on the pulley and causing the pulley to misalign and hit the power steering belt.
Here are some images of the gap between the pulleys:
Imgur
Imgur
Any help on fixing this problem will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
#2
Cruisin'
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I should also mention in the imgur photo where I highlight the gap space that the pulley is completely movable and I can pull it towards the alternator belt to make the alternator pulley and it complete flush.
I know that this pulley should not be free moving as it tends to move towards the engine block causing the power steering belt to grind against it.
There is a loud squeaking noise when the A/C is activated.
Randomly today the A/C was working briefly and it was still ultra cool.
But during the time of recording this video the A/C was only working about 25%.
If the A/C is off there is no squeak.
I know that this pulley should not be free moving as it tends to move towards the engine block causing the power steering belt to grind against it.
There is a loud squeaking noise when the A/C is activated.
Randomly today the A/C was working briefly and it was still ultra cool.
But during the time of recording this video the A/C was only working about 25%.
If the A/C is off there is no squeak.
#4
Cruisin'
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/221713597924?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253 DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2 526meid%253Dfcb88a09dbf24d3a91c094d2e04fa343%2526p id%253D100408%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D24%2526sd%2 53D221647654700&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
I've found that the part costs $220 and I'm defiantly sure that I cannot afford to buy this part.
I wonder if there is another alternative to a repair. I'm okay with no A/C because I'm used to that but it would be nice to know that the A/C works.
I've found that the part costs $220 and I'm defiantly sure that I cannot afford to buy this part.
I wonder if there is another alternative to a repair. I'm okay with no A/C because I'm used to that but it would be nice to know that the A/C works.
#5
Cruisin'
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Meant to type $200 on that last post.
I was wondering if maybe it would be a good idea to bind together that broken pulley with the alternator pulley since that one isn't broken?
Not sure if it's a good idea but I would like to know some opinions on this.
I was wondering if maybe it would be a good idea to bind together that broken pulley with the alternator pulley since that one isn't broken?
Not sure if it's a good idea but I would like to know some opinions on this.
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