ticking noise under valve cover please help

[pedro702lv]

ok we will try that i got some info off the person i bought it from he said its due to the a/c compressor that its bad thats why its making the noise thats its connected to the a/c system he said if i replace a/c compressor it should go away just wanted to let you guys know what you think can it be the a/c / c?

[pedro702lv]

ok we will try that the person i bought it off said its the a/c compressor cousing the car to make that noise he said the a/c is conected to the whole cooling system he said if i replace the compressor the noise will go away just wanted to let you guys know you think it could be a bad compressor

[madpogue]

The A/C is not connected to the cooling system in any way. The cooling system and A/C both use the radiator fan, but for separate purposes.

The noise is still more likely to be the tensioner. The A/C is probably just the "trigger", the added load on the belt that's just enough to make the noise evident. Do the belt-off test as suggested, but then try this - with the belt back on, start the engine, let it get to normal idle, then listen under the hood while an assistant turns the steering wheel. This will also put an additional load on the belt (via the power steering pump). Look carefully for deflection in the belt and listen for the noise.

[pedro702lv]

hey guys the car is fixed it was the serpentine belt tensioner thank you guys all much respect apreaciate your guyses help and time thanks again you guys are awsome!!