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Originally posted by mrmickeymouse
I don't mean to argue the point, I have never heard of an A/C compressor going out on the Boxster.
I believe you may have a compressor clutch problem. I would get a second opinion.
I do not know of any A/C compressor's that would make your engine run bad, it may drag the engine down if the compressor was shot; but not make the engine run bad.
The clutch being bad would either not engage or stay engaged, could grind/rubbing noise also.
You would need a mechanic listen to the compressor run and see if it is bad i.e. bad bearings etc...
How does the engine run when you leave the automatic climate off.
Have you had it checked with a PST2, you may have two problems.
It almost sounds like the idler pulley is going out and dragging the belt.
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I understand what you are trying to say, but we are mechanics ourselves performing all of the work on our cars ourselves. The noise is definitely a compressor grinding noise when the auto climate is off. Not a slipping belt screach or grinding clutch. The clutch is a possible culprit, but we have a possible free replacement if the part numbers match, hence the point of asking in the beginning of this thread for the PET number of a 97 Boxster AC compressor. Thanks for your reply, does anyone have the PET number?
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