edgarss44 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 What's up everyone? I'm wondering if its just me with this a/c tensioner issues? I have a 06 SS that I got new and in almost 10 years I've changed out that tensioner 6 times! Never had any other issues but that yet! I went OEM twice, then I went O'Riley's brand, auto zone,Napa,pepboys and they all seem to last about 1 to 1 1/2 years each on average? What the hell?? Anybody else have this issue?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Same one with 166000 miles sure your ac pump isn't doing something to cause this to happen Edited April 15, 2015 by Aldofashow (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I don't think so? A/C pump pulley spins freely! Every time I replace the tensioner I check the belt for abnormal wear but everything seams fine? Ive even changed belts just in case. But same problem. I know its not a big deal to replace but it gets annoying after a few times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I don't think so? A/C pump pulley spins freely! Every time I replace the tensioner I check the belt for abnormal wear but everything seams fine? Ive even changed belts just in case. But same problem. I know its not a big deal to replace but it gets annoying after a few times! I assume bone stock? What exactly is the problem you just say you replace but why bearing noise, belt squeal? Need more info.... you might want to check pulley alignment.... gates makes a special "tool" a laser belt alignment tool... but total guess based on your I've just replaced bunch of times comment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90zxdriver Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I had a buddy with an Escalade (same driveline) that went through several tensioner before the a/c compressor finally went bad. Turns out the compressor was binding up and putting a lot of strain on the tensioner. It would only do it when the clutch was engaged. It was fine when the a/c was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 yeah Its stock! Bearing noise every time! I assume bone stock? What exactly is the problem you just say you replace but why bearing noise, belt squeal? Need more info.... you might want to check pulley alignment.... gates makes a special "tool" a laser belt alignment tool... but total guess based on your I've just replaced bunch of times comment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I had a buddy with an Escalade (same driveline) that went through several tensioner before the a/c compressor finally went bad. Turns out the compressor was binding up and putting a lot of strain on the tensioner. It would only do it when the clutch was engaged. It was fine when the a/c was off. OK! Everything seems to be OK when a/c is on and of it just goes bad eventually! I hope its not my compressor going bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 It shouldn't eat tensioners. It's either a compressor or alignment issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 It shouldn't eat tensioners. It's either a compressor or alignment issue. yeah! I'm thinking The same way know! I'll have to check alignment! How do you check if the compressor is going bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 yeah! I'm thinking The same way know! I'll have to check alignment! How do you check if the compressor is going bad? Take belt off and see if there is any play in the front clutch.. if it wiggles its bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Take belt off and see if there is any play in the front clutch.. if it wiggles its bad. OK! I'll check it! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whytry85 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 more than likely compressor. 4.8,5.3 and 6.0 trucks are prone to liquid slugging caused by compressor placement (oil has to be pushed upstream). usually is accompanied by a "rattle" under acceleration... hope you get it figured out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarss44 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I checked the compressor for any play but it seams fine! Know I'm thinking its an alignment issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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