A/C Compressor Thump

[bsudkamp]

This may have been addressed already. When I'm running my A/C and the compressor comes on I feel a thump. This has been called out in a TSB (09-4-1 03/09/2009). Is this a serious issue? What's the resolution?

As I have a good deal of aftermarket add-ons, I'd rather stay away from the dealership.

Thanks guys.

[Big Angry Hillbilly]

Updated part is the accumulator. Don't think there's any adverse affects on the system if you ignore it. It's a pain in the *** noise though.

[kardoc]

I just got mine out of the shop this week and they changed the AC suction
acumulator I think this what they called it. No more noise.

[bsudkamp]

My dealer tells me not to worry about this issue. Are you aware of any long term issues that may arise if this is not repaired?

[kardoc]

I did not notice any averse effects. I just mentioned it when I had it in for something else. I has been doing it for some time with no effects at all. Just anoying.

[Big Angry Hillbilly]

BTW -- the TSB that has been quoted doesn't apply to super duty, or a diesel engine at all for that matter, LOL

But there is a TSB for this. I don't forsee any adverse affects to not changing the accumulator, and let me tell you this. The job pays 1.0 hour to do, and it's NOWHERE NEAR ENOUGH TIME.

Bring vehicle into shop, verify concern. Go to parts and get part if it's in stock. Reclaim system, remove inner fender, replace accumulator, reassemble, evac/vacuum system, recharge, test operation, fill out paperwork, return warranty part in the box, park vehicle, hand in workorder and keys.

[kardoc]

Thats the problem with warranty work, you very seldom can beat warranty time. I am in a Nissan dealership. But on some jobs you can.

[Big Angry Hillbilly]

Yeah, the problem with Ford though, is the hero all stars on the Ford site will go and brag about how fast they can do stuff on the FORD RUN message board...and then the labor time gets slashed accordingly.

R&R on a 6.0? 12 hours, OUT, IN and parked outside.

Bull...