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My 98 Chevy S10 won't stay running and I think the a/c pulley is frozen. There is red "dust" around the pulley area. Do I need a new compressor/clutch?

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The AC is not your issue however, if you manage to get your S-10 running therefore, the pulley is not frozen. Your S-10 probably need a good tune up because is not running normal and probably running erratically. If the engine is running erratically yes, the AC will pull some horse power from the engine cause the engine to die or wont stay running. My advice is to get a good tune up first and make sure it stay running around 700-750 rpm, 800 max. AC and accessory should only pull around 10-15 HP from the engine, but not enough to stall your engine. Tune-up get it running properly should solved your issue.

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1- If the ac pulley is frozen then you can kiss the serpentine belt goodbye, which is also why thew engine won't stay running. No serpintine belt no timing sensor so won't stay running. Check the belt and see if it is even there. If it is there and you know enough about cars then remove the serpentine belt and try to turn the ac pulley by hand. You will fell if it is broken. If it doesn't turn freely then chances are it's siezed. If any of these things is beyond your knowledge. then off to your favorite mewchanic goes the vehichle.

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Sounds like it

But asking here for a guess,
doesn't help diagnose the problem

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 98 chevy s10 blazer turn signal

Unplug the turn signal relay from the fuse box and start you engine. Does it still make that noise?
If yes... Put the relay back in, that is not the problem.
If No...Then the relay could be bad, replace it!

PLEASE RATE THIS SOLUTION! Thank You Very Much!

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Nicholas Csorba Jr.

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2009

SOURCE: 98 Chevy S10 4wd drive will not engage when button is pushed

your problem sounds like either the transfer case control module located where you hear the clicking sound, or the actuator on the transfer case itself.

try unplugging the transfer case control module and then plug it back in, try engaging 4wd again (make sure your in neutral, coasting at 1-2 mph might help as well) if it still doesn't work check the actuator itself to see if the actuator is trying to engage. if the actuator is trying to engage but doesn't, take the actuator out and check it for wear or damage. if the actuator seems fine and it responds to the buttons when pressed i'd go after the transfer case control module as the culprit. ran into that a few times on those s-10's. 3 out of 4 that i've seen were fixed with a new tccm. 1 of the 4 needed an actuator, check your local junk yard for a working tccm or actuator.

hope this helps!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 21, 2009

SOURCE: the clutch on a 2001 chevy tracker ac unit when you turn the ac on it squeals like a bastard...any fix to it? without buying a new clutch at a cost of $976 or ac compressor for $868??? other than the

HI, you can replace the bearings on this clutch and it will save you lots of money. the bearing are shot and dry.

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2009

SOURCE: clutch fluid leaking inside of trans housing on a 98 s10

do you mean a manual model ?? is the slave cylinder inside the bell housing ??if so renew it

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 22, 2010

SOURCE: On the 2000 Chevy S10 pickup truck, 2.2L

Hi, it sounds like you have two different issues. 1st, the ABS, and brake lights are coming on due to a fault code in the ABS. This would need to be read by a scanner capable of reading chassis codes. It could be a wheel speed sensor issue, but there are a few to choose from. A readout from a scanner should point you in the right direction. Meanwhile, your ABS will be inactive, but you should retain your base braking system. As far as the leak, it sounds like a possible back up of water condensation, from the a/c sytem, leaking into the vehicle. This could be as simple as a plugged drain at the engine side of the firewall (below passenger foot area). Check the rubber drain tube for restriction.Thanks...

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