A/C COMPRESSOR GROWL NEW CONDENSOR/COMPRESS. HOSE

Models Affected: 1985 Somerset With V-5 Compressor (U Engine)

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes 85-1-22 dated June, 1985 for text revisions. Please discard original bulletin and replace it with this one.

Condition:

---------- Air conditioning compressor will make a pumping noise during idle and low speed road conditions with the A/C "ON." The sound generally comes from the engine compartment and can be heard in the passenger compartment as a grawl sound.

During maximum cooling demand (high ambient temperatures, "norm" A/C mode selection, and after high blower fan use) compressor pulsation noise is more pronounced.

NOTE: Refer to Service Bulletin 85-1-15A for a "hiss noise" correction. To determine if the hiss correction has been performed on the car, inspect the condenser outlet evap. inlet tube assembly for an enlarged tube section (see illustration).

Cause:

------- Compressor pumping of refrigerant results in pressure pulses that are transmitted in the suction and discharge hose assemblies.

Correction:

----------- 1. Remove and discard condenser and compressor hose assembly (P/N 10034421) and 0-rings.

2. Install new condenser and compressor hose assembly (includes revised discharge muffler and suction muffler), P/N 10039911. Use refrigerant lube on 0-rings (part of new hose assembly) and torque compressor end fitting bolt to 26-40 N.m (19-29 lb. ft.) , torque bolts for the block joints to 12 N.m (9 lb. ft.) on the condenser end, and 17 N.m (12 lb. ft.) on the evaporator (dash) end.

3. Evacuate and recharge. Use 1.02 kg. (2.25 lb.) of R-12 refrigerant.

Warranty Information

When this bulletin work is performed in conjunction with Service Bulletin 85-1-15A labor rates are as follows:

T3136 D3066 1.5 hrs. 0.3 hr.

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