Noisy Aircon Pump

[daveharlow]

Ok so basically I thought it was the alternator making a horrible whining noise whenever the car is running. I've just found out from my mechanic that it's actually the aircon pump, now I've seen the prices for a new one & I can't warrant spending that kind of money at the moment.

So could I get a smaller belt for a non-aircon Golf MK4 & bypass the aircon for the time being?

[Wayne]

So could I get a smaller belt for a non-aircon Golf MK4 & bypass the aircon for the time being?

Yes that will work fine.

Has the system got gas in or has it had a top up not long ago it might be they did not put any compressor oil in.

[daveharlow]

It's not been gassed since I bought it a year ago.

I was going to get it regassed but to be honest I never use it, even in the hot summer last year I found opening the windows better!!

Cheers for the quick reply, is much appricated!

[Wayne]

It's not been gassed since I bought it a year ago.

I was going to get it regassed but to be honest I never use it, even in the hot summer last year I found opening the windows better!!

Cheers for the quick reply, is much appricated!

With a regas and the oil back in it you might the noise gone 

[daveharlow]

It's not been gassed since I bought it a year ago.

I was going to get it regassed but to be honest I never use it, even in the hot summer last year I found opening the windows better!!

Cheers for the quick reply, is much appricated!

With a regas and the oil back in it you might the noise gone 

I'm so slow with my replies!! It's taken me ages to get round to sorting the problem out.

I got hold of a belt but the mechanic couldn't get it to fit, something to do with the steering pump.

So I think I'll do your idea first & get it regassed!!! Am praying it makes the noise stop, getting rather annoying.

[richw911]

Fingers crossed as a new pump will set you back a LOT