The pulley sometimes turns once or twice but is usually still.

In article <4EDid.44838$G15.25439@fed1read03>, Chief_Wiggum wrote:
> It's unlikely that the compressor is the problem. Unless the A/C is turned
> on, the clutch should freewheel .
>
> 2 things to check.
> 1. with the engine running, and the a/c off, if the pulley is still while
> the belt slips over it, then the bearing in the clutch is bad. About an
> $80.00 part for a complet assy.
> 2. you can try to turn the compressor by hand by rotating the outside (not
> the pulley) with your hand (engine off of course). you should be able to
> move it.
>
> good luck.
>
>
> "*selah*" > wrote in message
> ...
>> We've got a 92 explorer. The air conditioner motor has
>> seized and the fan belt is just slipping over it. I assume
>> this isn't too good for the belt, and also would make the
>> generator turn more slowly?
>>
>> It still turns a little sometimes.
>>
>> Is there a simple way to add oil and unstick it?
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