AC Issue

[Garrettw.1124@gmail.com]

A year or so ago, I had been told my AC Compressor was going bad (not sure what exactly what was wrong with it) after a 21-point inspection.

My AC has been acting up - working well, but just making a lot of noise. Yesterday, it started making a different noise noise and cut out. It starts to smell now if I run it, and continues to make more noise.
The car works just the same without the AC.

I uploaded a video - in the beginning the car is on, then I turn the AC on, then I turn the AC off, then obviously turn the car off. It is focused on my AC Compressor (the pulley at the bottom).

[video=youtube;2nCgB5z898s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nCgB5z898s&feature=youtu.be[/video]

1. Is it still safe to drive the car (I have already done this for about 4 more hours the day after it "broke")?
2. What is likely to be the problem.

Thank you for your help.

 

[gnhbodyguy]

I would try a can of AC system oil.

 

[AviatorFrank]

Could be the clutch/pulley assy. If you're smelling something it's gotta be external, most likely clutch linings. Usually it's easier to just replace the compressor/clutch as an assembly.