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Question: Got A Ac unit problem

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mofojoe, 5.8L V8, Marysville, WA, January 19, 2012, 20:50
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Ok i had to unplug my ac unit because my compressor or clutch which ever is right in front under the hood where the belt goes around so i had to take out the 3 little rubber pieces that are in A triangle shape cause they were burning but now when truck is running that whole little piece kind of rattles like its loose but the belt seems tight just dont no if i should keep driving it or what will happen

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    Greg's Orange Auto (4512 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 769-6971
    globalhelper January 20, 2012, 06:08
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    sounds like your clutch hub or clutch itself is coming apart. this can fall apart and cause other damage depending on whats bad.you cant remove the belt cause it runs other things i believe so you are kinda stuck with repairing it soon

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    mofojoe, January 20, 2012, 12:02
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    Shit that sucks so what would u suggest if i was gonna drive it an hour out of town and back.i only drove it once since my compressor or clutch thingcaught fire i did take the 3 rubber things out cause they were melting is there something i can put back in those spots so it snugs it back up

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