IADC43
Newbie
about a month ago now I finally got around to installing my new AC parts on my C1500 with a 350 engine. Every single piece of the AC system was brand new. All of it.
I took it to a shop that was recommended for good work to have it vacuumed to test for leaks, add oil, and charge the system. It worked perfect.
After a couple of weeks, once in a while, the belt would squeal on start up, it was a dayco, so I cleaned the pulleys and changed out that brand new belt for a brand new Gates belt. That didn't fix it.
It quickly got to the point that the belt would squeal as soon as the clutch was engaged and the compressor would turn a little and stop then turn and stop.
I took it in and the guy loosened the belt and turned the compressor over with a socket and it was really hard to turn, that is why the belt was squealing.
My question is this, what would be the common reason for a compressor to go bad that quickly?
My first guess is that they didn't add oil to the system, but I know they would have.
Is it likely the 134a overwhelmed it?
I am scheduled to take it back in to be torn apart and repaired, what is a better compressor to get? This one was a R4 type remanned by SMP, purchased from a guy who bought it from Rock auto.
I took it to a shop that was recommended for good work to have it vacuumed to test for leaks, add oil, and charge the system. It worked perfect.
After a couple of weeks, once in a while, the belt would squeal on start up, it was a dayco, so I cleaned the pulleys and changed out that brand new belt for a brand new Gates belt. That didn't fix it.
It quickly got to the point that the belt would squeal as soon as the clutch was engaged and the compressor would turn a little and stop then turn and stop.
I took it in and the guy loosened the belt and turned the compressor over with a socket and it was really hard to turn, that is why the belt was squealing.
My question is this, what would be the common reason for a compressor to go bad that quickly?
My first guess is that they didn't add oil to the system, but I know they would have.
Is it likely the 134a overwhelmed it?
I am scheduled to take it back in to be torn apart and repaired, what is a better compressor to get? This one was a R4 type remanned by SMP, purchased from a guy who bought it from Rock auto.
