Is the belt turning the pulley when the A/C clutch engages? If so then you either need a new belt or adjust the tension on the existing one to eliminate the squeal. Check the belt for any sign of were or cracks and replace it if needed. While your at it, it would be a good idea to replace the bearings in the two A/C belt pulleys, buy the Kit from a D vendor. It will come with all the necessary seals, bearings and belt. If the belt isn't turning the pulley at all when the A/C clutch engages (causing the belt to squeal and burn), then you make a seized compressor. That would require to either have the old one rebuilt (it can be rebuilt) or replace it with a new one. This will require opening the A/C system and I would recomend leaving this job to a proffesional A/C guy. Steve Rubano --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Payne" <bpayne@xxxx> wrote: > Ever since I bought the love of my life, the A/C compressor hasn't worked. > The previous owner told me the system would hold refrigerant and sometimes > would briefly engage, but not much. Every time I've tried to turn the A/C > on it instantly locks up and the belt squeals in protest. I've tried not to > mess with it too much for fear of snapping the belt. Should I just go ahead > and buy a new compressor or can they be fixed? I would like to get one > soon, my god is it hot in there with those tiny windows! > > Thanks everyone! > > payne > #2975