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ravermr2 · 07-25-2007, 12:23 AM

HEY MY PEEPS, whats going down?

. Anyhow, I used to be a civic HB junkie, but now i have found my new love, this MR2, its a work in progress but everthing seems solid

. I need some help this basic engine know how, and I am taking about from the base up

. but first thing first, my ac make this horrbile screeching sound when i turn it on and it doesn't even crank out cold air, and here in south TX, i need ac. so anyone out there that can help me, that'd be awesome and if you're in SAytown, thats even better, I don't think there's any MR2 club down here yet so maybe we can get 2gether and get it going. chaos for now.

P.L.U.R

Sang · 07-25-2007, 12:25 AM

ravermr2 · 07-25-2007, 12:53 AM

Kurdain · 07-28-2007, 05:18 AM

I lost my werd-to-english dictionary

BUT the screeching sound you here is likely your AC belt. It is either bad or simply needs tightening. If its been screeching bad for a while then you will need a new belt for sure as the old one will be fried.

The adjuster for the AC belt is on the passenger side, up top near the Intercooler. Loosen the 14mm(I think) bolt on the side of the pulley (tight fit) and simply use the adjuster bolt to tighten it. Then snug down the bolt on the pulley.

It's possible that the AC compressor is forze up, this is less likely though.

To get off the AC belt you will need to remove the Alternator belt, IIRC.

Welcome to the boards!

monopolizedinc · 07-28-2007, 10:51 AM

i feel kurdian took care of your question

welcomne to the board

ravermr2 · 07-28-2007, 12:16 PM

thanks guys, i will try what you guys suggested. and another question: when i shift gear and the RPM drop to below 1000, the car shutter and died, it will start up right away but the same thing almost always happened if the RPM is below 1000

monopolizedinc · 07-28-2007, 02:48 PM

might need a basic tune up might be a timing issue... does the car idle?

07-25-2007, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
ravermr2 No Skills Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	new car and newbie HEY MY PEEPS, whats going down? . Anyhow, I used to be a civic HB junkie, but now i have found my new love, this MR2, its a work in progress but everthing seems solid . I need some help this basic engine know how, and I am taking about from the base up . but first thing first, my ac make this horrbile screeching sound when i turn it on and it doesn't even crank out cold air, and here in south TX, i need ac. so anyone out there that can help me, that'd be awesome and if you're in SAytown, thats even better, I don't think there's any MR2 club down here yet so maybe we can get 2gether and get it going. chaos for now. P.L.U.R

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07-25-2007, 12:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sang MT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Home: Tampa, FL School: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3,079 Thanks: 18 Thanked 199 Times in 179 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )

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ravermr2 No Skills Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )

07-28-2007, 05:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kurdain Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 528 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	I lost my werd-to-english dictionary BUT the screeching sound you here is likely your AC belt. It is either bad or simply needs tightening. If its been screeching bad for a while then you will need a new belt for sure as the old one will be fried. The adjuster for the AC belt is on the passenger side, up top near the Intercooler. Loosen the 14mm(I think) bolt on the side of the pulley (tight fit) and simply use the adjuster bolt to tighten it. Then snug down the bolt on the pulley. It's possible that the AC compressor is forze up, this is less likely though. To get off the AC belt you will need to remove the Alternator belt, IIRC. Welcome to the boards!

07-28-2007, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
monopolizedinc They call me LUCKY! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: lynchburg va Posts: 843 Thanks: 12 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	i feel kurdian took care of your question welcomne to the board

07-28-2007, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
ravermr2 No Skills Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thanks guys, i will try what you guys suggested. and another question: when i shift gear and the RPM drop to below 1000, the car shutter and died, it will start up right away but the same thing almost always happened if the RPM is below 1000

07-28-2007, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
monopolizedinc They call me LUCKY! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: lynchburg va Posts: 843 Thanks: 12 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	might need a basic tune up might be a timing issue... does the car idle?