86grandntl
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I have a 1986 grand national with the touch screen ac controls. I went to start my car last week and the car would not stay running for more than about three seconds. The serpentine belt was smoking. After taking off the air intake and serpentine belt and inspecting all the pulleys, I found that the ac compressor pulley was completely locked up and really hot. Is this an indication of the ac compressor being bad? I have been warned by people not to buy a remanufactured compressor and the only new compressor that I can find is an AC Delco for the c60 manual control cars from highwaystars.net. Could I put that compressor on my car with the touch screen ac controls? And if so, would I be able to do this job by myself? The car doesn't drive and I wouldn't be able to get it to a shop.
Also, I don't know if it helps answer any questions but for about the last month or so there was a very loud squeal coming from the serpentine belt area of the engine when the car is running. My mechanic told me it was the idler pulley and I put a new one on but the squeal continued. The air hasn't blown cold in a while as well. I did have the ac compressor replaced about two or three years ago but I fear that it has went again. Any information would be really helpful. Thank you, Justin
Also, I don't know if it helps answer any questions but for about the last month or so there was a very loud squeal coming from the serpentine belt area of the engine when the car is running. My mechanic told me it was the idler pulley and I put a new one on but the squeal continued. The air hasn't blown cold in a while as well. I did have the ac compressor replaced about two or three years ago but I fear that it has went again. Any information would be really helpful. Thank you, Justin