Video - How to check the A/C freewheel on a 2.5

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   This was after I fitted a brand new freewheel and rubber coupling, hence the slight squeaking noise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9GX9VFC-Mk

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T5 TDI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 05 Nov 05 Status: Offline Points: 3687	Post Options Post Reply Quote T5 TDI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Video - How to check the A/C freewheel on a 2.5 Posted: 12 Jun 17 at 12:20
	This was after I fitted a brand new freewheel and rubber coupling, hence the slight squeaking noise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9GX9VFC-Mk
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gregozedobe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 22 Dec 06 Location: Canberra, Oz Status: Offline Points: -998266	Post Options Post Reply Quote gregozedobe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 17 at 15:47
	Thanks

T5 TDI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 05 Nov 05 Status: Offline Points: 3687	Post Options Post Reply Quote T5 TDI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 17 at 20:49
	Thanks Greg, It comes from a while back but I just thought I'd post it because it's so easy to check without any more dismantling than simply taking the engine tray off, and yet it could save a big bill (new compressor) in the future if you find the A/C freewheel seized and replace it before it does damage.
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blackvanman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 03 May 09 Location: North Wales Status: Offline Points: 1218	Post Options Post Reply Quote blackvanman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jul 17 at 00:28
	Handy that, just stripped mine down only to discover it's not the reason a/c is not working! £850 for new compressor from TPS!!
	'09' 174 kombi, swb, pearl black

T5 TDI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 05 Nov 05 Status: Offline Points: 3687	Post Options Post Reply Quote T5 TDI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jul 17 at 10:03
	Ouch! Did you happen to notice if the freewheel was seized because that could have caused your compressor to fail over a year or two. A seized freewheel wouldn't stop the A/C working though. However if it was slipping rather than being seized, that could affect the compressor speed.
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