So last year... My a/c compressor was shot so my dads mechanic friend went to a junkyard and got one with less mileage/use. Put that in and used that recharge crap and it was cold as ice and worked wonderfully.

Then I forgot to use it a few times a week to keep the fluids in check and keep things in working order and now it's summer and in high 80's with bad humidity and my a/c is having problems...again....

Everytime I turn the a/c on, the belt squeals ******* BAD. And it only seems to be happening when I'm driving. At idle it doesn't seem to squeal. And it's not as cold as it used to be.

So should I just use a recharge kit and get a new belt?

 

Maybe try retensioning the belt? New belt? They will stretch and degrade over time.

 

Make sure the belt has the correct tension.

-Jimmy

 

Alright, cool thanks. I'll see if anyone can do that for me lol. I don't have any tools or money. Trying to keep it all on a low budget. And it's an old belt I believe.

I'll re-bump if problem still persists after re-tensioning.

 

replace the belt...its a cheap part...if it still sqeaks then its wither another belt or there is a bad part the belt attatches to...i.e. compressor or alternator

 

Well considering the motor is about to hit 179,000 with majority of stock parts still on the motor, I wouldn't be surprised lol.

I'll see though. Thanks everyone for the input .

 

no cursing in thread titles -%

besides, this is a worthless thread.