VY Aircon - Bad sound

[WingBat]

Hi there, I have a 2003 Comm by Design VY which was going great but a few months ago, you'd start the car, then a rattly noise came out of the engine. When we looked under the bonnet, we realised it was the air-con compressor.

One guy told us our compressor was going and we'd have to get a new one, whilst a friend said it was just the clutch plate on the front of the compessor that was loose and should be tightened. Should we take it to an air-con place - I just don't want them to tell us - yep, $1000 later....

I am selling the car now (not for this reason) and afraid that the sound will put people off. Anyone have any advice, options or ideas? I will really appreciate any feedback...

[caaf]

It also could be a collapsed bearing in the clutch assembly.. Not being able to hear the noise it's all really hard to tell to be honest... Mind It's easy enough to change.

[IvanTheTerrible]

I'd say collapsed bearing. A replacement compressor will set you back approx $650 plus a regas and labor but if your selling it it may pay you to hunt down a second hand unit.