If I'm right, and the only way to fix is to replace, is it possible to exclude it from the belt path with a new belt?
What is this?
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chemist
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What is this?
My friend has a 96 Astro (4.3L V6 with AC). It's making a rattling/grinding noise. I think this is related to the AC compressor--could be wrong. But, we've traced it to a plate between the pulley and front of the unit. See photo below. Can anyone tell me what this plate is and how to fix this other than replacing the unit.
If I'm right, and the only way to fix is to replace, is it possible to exclude it from the belt path with a new belt?
If I'm right, and the only way to fix is to replace, is it possible to exclude it from the belt path with a new belt?
Previous Vans: 1998 Astro, AWD, 138K mi; traded on 2003 Chevy Astro, AWD, 125K mi; traded on
2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT, 4x4, ext, long box
2007 Chevy Cobalt
1998 Maza MPV (180K mi and in need of PA inspection--only paid $500!)
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astronut74
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Re: What is this?
That's the A/C compressor clutch. I've seen repair kits sold for just the clutch, but I know a lot of folks just replace the compressor
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94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
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k120189
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Re: What is this?
and if u want to get rid of the compressor you will need a pully delete mine froze so im running without a/c usualy around 19-40 bucks for the pully then u use the same belt
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chemist
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Re: What is this?
My friend brought up an interesting point. That plate seems to move freely, and the front of the unit, with three srew holes, seems to have moved at least a quarter turn since he snapped the photo. Can these just be removed for now and leave the compressor where it's at to free wheel?
Previous Vans: 1998 Astro, AWD, 138K mi; traded on 2003 Chevy Astro, AWD, 125K mi; traded on
2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT, 4x4, ext, long box
2007 Chevy Cobalt
1998 Maza MPV (180K mi and in need of PA inspection--only paid $500!)
Needed: a Gen 2 Astro project vehicle...
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: What is this?
You can't pull the clutch apart to allow it to free wheel. It will come apart. You will either have to live with it, remove it and replace with an A/C delete pulley or get a new clutch and install it.
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Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Rebel
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Re: What is this?
If you decide to install a by-pass pulley, let me know and I'll pass on the one Keith sent that we thought would fit my 89. No charge.
Better email me if you want it. Not on here much during the week. astrohotrod@yahoo.com
Better email me if you want it. Not on here much during the week. astrohotrod@yahoo.com
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chemist
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Re: What is this?
](*,) Man, do I wish we read that post earlier. He already spent the $40 at Advance Auto and we did it last night. Well, thanks anyway. You are far too kind.Rebel wrote:If you decide to install a by-pass pulley, let me know and I'll pass on the one Keith sent that we thought would fit my 89. No charge.
Better email me if you want it. Not on here much during the week. astrohotrod@yahoo.com
Anyway, the job is done, and now I have to write a procedure in the general section. Not as many photos this time. Sorry.
Previous Vans: 1998 Astro, AWD, 138K mi; traded on 2003 Chevy Astro, AWD, 125K mi; traded on
2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT, 4x4, ext, long box
2007 Chevy Cobalt
1998 Maza MPV (180K mi and in need of PA inspection--only paid $500!)
Needed: a Gen 2 Astro project vehicle...