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Old 10-18-2019, 05:42 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by dghii View Post
It kinds like you have an AC Compressor clutch bearing that may be failing. The bad bearing could create a bigger drag (load) on your drive system. You may be better off replacing the entire compressor rather than just trying to do the clutch or clutch bearing. The bearing is not expensive but given the age of our vehicles, I am aAC compressor may not be far behind.
+1 if your seeing a large drop/load starting the AC.
The only thing I hear/feel is the AC clutch engaging and maybe a slight drop of RPM if at idle

I only use my AC on damp nights to defog and to exercise the system. Should run it from time to time to exercise
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