I recently replaced the v-belt that runs the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor on a 1-HDT HDJ81 (1991). I used the correct, OEM belt for the replacement and tried to match the belt tension based on feel. Also, I had a new Denso 471-1433 A/C Compressor installed back in 2017 when the original, factory one finally gave up. The Denso compressor installed in 2017 has been just fine until now. Wondering if my belt tension is off (too tight, too loose?), or if the A/C compressor/clutch is dying prematurely? It makes an odd noise when the the compressor kicks off and the inner part of the A/C compressor pulley wheel continues to go around a little bit in spurts.
I took a short video of the A/C Compressor once it cycles off. Please see below. You can see that the inner part of the A/C compressor pulley continues to rotate ever so slightly while the pulley goes around at normal speed. When the compressor cycles back on, the inner part of the compressor pulley wheel goes at the speed of the pulley. Thanks!
I took a short video of the A/C Compressor once it cycles off. Please see below. You can see that the inner part of the A/C compressor pulley continues to rotate ever so slightly while the pulley goes around at normal speed. When the compressor cycles back on, the inner part of the compressor pulley wheel goes at the speed of the pulley. Thanks!