If the mechanics are game they could evacuate the system then run it without the freon. If the noise is gone I would say you have a big obstruction. What are the gauges reading when it is running? You did not mention if the system cools . Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville NC, The Heart of the Triad> 86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup 60 Porsche T-5 Coupe 85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>awaiting engine On Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:45:52 -0800 John Rudolph <jrudolph@COMPUSMART.AB.CA> writes: >Just had my AC Compressor replaced to fix the awful noise that occured >whenever it was turned on. Sounded just like a starving PS pump. Trouible >is, noise is still there and the hoses vibrate including the one that >runs through the drivers wheel well. Mechanics are scratching thier >heads. Any help gratefully appreciated. > >John Rudolph >86 GL Weekender (LIKE NEW NO RUST!!) >88 GL Weekender (Plenty of rust) >85 SAAB 900 (Like New) >89 Dynasty (To drive when European Iron breaks) > |
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