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2000 Chevy Impala Noise when air conditioning is OFF

Tiny
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 11,000 MILES
I recently replaced the drive belt and about a week later I started hearing a rattle noise when the air conditioning was NOT on. As soon as I turn the air on you can hear it engage and the rattle goes away.
The motor is a 3.8 series 2. Any ideas?
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009 AT 7:29 PM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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Check the a/c compressor for the noise. With the car running anfd the a/c off you should be able to tell if it is the bearing in the a/c unit.
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009 AT 9:05 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the info. It sounds like you're right. Does this meen I have to replace the entire A/C compressor or can the bearing be replaced somehow? I'm a little surprised that it makes the noise with the A/C off rather than when it is on.

Thanks again.
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Monday, June 1st, 2009 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
MIKE H R
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It might be cheaper to get a used compressor from a auto salvage yard. The compressor does come apart and the bearings can be replaced. If you don't have thr tools to discharge the a/c then I suggest a person who has the equipment to reclaim the freon do it. Check around for prices on fixing the bearing.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 AT 11:41 PM

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