New to the Foxbody world, but have been reading a ton on these cars ever since I picked up an '88 GT.
Basically, I'm hearing what I can only describe as loud noises from the engine bay. It's not a ticking or anything from idle and seems to be coming directly from the A/C compressor and power steering pump area. Sounds maybe slightly grindy, but there is also kind of a whirring sound similar to a power steering pump. I did check the power steering and there is fluid in there already, but I don't know if it quite sounds like a typical pump or low fluid issue. I actually put a stethoscope on that pump and also the A/C compressor...not too loud from the steering, but when I put the stethoscope on what I guess it the surround for the compressor clutch...it's noticeably loud. Should it be? The A/C still blows cold and it doesn't really seem to be quieter with it on or off; I've listened both ways. To me it sounds kind of like a pulley that needs to be replaced, but not an expert.
I know LMR has that clutch component, but before throwing money at this does anyone have any thoughts as to whether this is the compressor going bad or just that pulley/clutch? I don't know the full history on the vehicle, but I'm pretty sure the compressor and power steering are original.
Any advice is appreciated.
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Basically, I'm hearing what I can only describe as loud noises from the engine bay. It's not a ticking or anything from idle and seems to be coming directly from the A/C compressor and power steering pump area. Sounds maybe slightly grindy, but there is also kind of a whirring sound similar to a power steering pump. I did check the power steering and there is fluid in there already, but I don't know if it quite sounds like a typical pump or low fluid issue. I actually put a stethoscope on that pump and also the A/C compressor...not too loud from the steering, but when I put the stethoscope on what I guess it the surround for the compressor clutch...it's noticeably loud. Should it be? The A/C still blows cold and it doesn't really seem to be quieter with it on or off; I've listened both ways. To me it sounds kind of like a pulley that needs to be replaced, but not an expert.
I know LMR has that clutch component, but before throwing money at this does anyone have any thoughts as to whether this is the compressor going bad or just that pulley/clutch? I don't know the full history on the vehicle, but I'm pretty sure the compressor and power steering are original.
Any advice is appreciated.
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