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seized compressor

archie on Mon November 16, 2015 6:31 PM User is offline

Year: 1990
Make: chevy
Model: astrovan
Engine Size: 4.3L
Refrigerant Type: r134A
Country of Origin: United States

when compressor engages, pressure plate stops, belt starts squealing. could this be anything but the compressor? if not, what would be the servicing procedure? a/c was not used for years before this happened.

bohica2xo on Wed November 18, 2015 11:09 AM User is offline

Your compressor is locked up. Time for a new compressor, dryer & some serious clean up.

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