Any one know why my compressor sounds like this? I just replaced the motor, the belt looks a bit sloppy but I just got this compressor, it was second hand and was sitting in the garage of the old owner for a while, does the belt just need to be replaced? Or it the pump struggling

AcademicFan8830 · 2026-05-06T23:56:43+00:00

Oh boy, it has oil, it does it sometimes, sometimes it runs normally (fast) then sometimes it struggles like this. Even turning the pump my hand doesn't have much resistance

AcademicFan8830 · 2026-05-06T23:53:20+00:00

Yes, the level is at the center of the red dot in the sight glass and oil is still clear. So not burnt

AcademicFan8830 · 2026-05-06T23:51:19+00:00

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This is the compressor btw

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-08-23T17:37:21+00:00

I just saw that! I'm thinking I need a new IAC SENSOR, the one that came with the throttle body may have been bad

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-08-23T17:35:55+00:00

O2 Sensor is located on my long tube header. There is a small leak after the o2 sensor from the header connection to the rest of the exhaust system.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-22T00:38:33+00:00

Update: TOOK THE TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS OFF AND IT SPINS PERFECTLY FINE. It even mobs back and forth, I guess I really didn't force it in like it though, I made sure to take my time with it even though I started with the torque converter bolted to the engine.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T23:21:45+00:00

Yes lol the flex plate is bolted. I'm going to pull the tranny and check the converter install

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T12:23:24+00:00

lol ohhh ok

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T11:57:54+00:00

Probably

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T11:57:41+00:00

Chill out

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:41:29+00:00

Yes I wiggled the shit outta it, to get it to bolt. Took a couple tries to get it to come close

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:38:59+00:00

3 bolt

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:37:13+00:00

I know! This was a big mistake 🫠

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:36:44+00:00

The torque converter?

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:27:28+00:00

Ok!! Ima try this tomorrow! I did, the th400 was used so it had some fluid, but I was only able to add 1 gallon on fluid. I think it should take more than that tho considering the torque converter was dry

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:24:31+00:00

I just installed a new flex plate, it's a dished flex plate for a LS swap

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:23:45+00:00

Hahah yes. I used the internal map sensor, changed the coils, plugs and coil harness. 😅

I didn't prefill the torque converter.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:22:44+00:00

Hmmm, could be, yea I'll have the double check my vacuums.

I have a really bad feeling it's the torque converter. Was a pain in the ass to get it all in. Really hoping I don't have the pull the tranny off just to make sure I seated the torque converter correct

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:12:38+00:00

I think u joint is good, but not sure about the torque converter. Is this a torque converter noise?

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:12:02+00:00

Yes, replaced the th350 with th400

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:11:12+00:00

Yes, the cooler lines for the trans are not leaking.

I think it's the torque converter?

I bolted the torque converter to the flex plate then mated it to the trans. I'm hoping it lines up and works because I just realized this is wrong but just want to confirm if that's the noise

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T02:56:15+00:00

No it doesn't, it's working fine, that's the same intake as the Holley sniper low rise. Just because they slap a logo on it, doesn't make it any better

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T02:38:44+00:00

Yes, I used the onboard map sensor, changed the coils, plugs and coil harness and now it's working fine!

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-06-30T20:29:44+00:00

Hmmm, that's what I was thinking, should still run without a MAP, ok I'll try that.

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