aztsm
Junior Member
2005 Ram SLT 2wd reg cab w/5.7
Had AC replaced over winter including dryer, compressor, and office line. I’m having issues when the clutch engages/disengages it makes a clacking noise, I can visibly see a jolt in one of the lines going from the compressor to the dryer, and it fluctuates my RPM. Took it back to where the work was done and they determined it wasn’t the AC but my belt tensioner. Well I had already replaced the tensioner and pulleys along with the belt just months before, and I replaced it again when I heard the noise thinking the same thing. So this time I purchased a mopar tensioner and new belt from mopar. The noise and symptoms continue. I really don’t think I’ve had the misfortune of 3 bad new belt tensioners and they verified the other pulleys were OK. Could my assumption over the AC compressor or clutch having an issue be correct? The dryer also made the noise that it typically makes after shutting off your truck after running AC, but it happened while running the truck with the AC on which I’ve never heard it so before. Opinions appreciated. None of the issues are present when the AC off. No issues idling or noises.
Had AC replaced over winter including dryer, compressor, and office line. I’m having issues when the clutch engages/disengages it makes a clacking noise, I can visibly see a jolt in one of the lines going from the compressor to the dryer, and it fluctuates my RPM. Took it back to where the work was done and they determined it wasn’t the AC but my belt tensioner. Well I had already replaced the tensioner and pulleys along with the belt just months before, and I replaced it again when I heard the noise thinking the same thing. So this time I purchased a mopar tensioner and new belt from mopar. The noise and symptoms continue. I really don’t think I’ve had the misfortune of 3 bad new belt tensioners and they verified the other pulleys were OK. Could my assumption over the AC compressor or clutch having an issue be correct? The dryer also made the noise that it typically makes after shutting off your truck after running AC, but it happened while running the truck with the AC on which I’ve never heard it so before. Opinions appreciated. None of the issues are present when the AC off. No issues idling or noises.