A/C repair help

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Anyone in the SF East Bay (read far East Bay) area who has replaced the A/C compressor on a 4.8i interested in helping do that on mine? I've not played with the A/C that much in a very long time and would appreciate the assist. Picking up a new set of gauges and vacuum pump soon, but have to finish my diagnostic to make sure I'm correct.

A/C blows cold on drivers side only and just cooler than lukewarm on passenger side. As of last night getting a grinding style noise from what appears to be the area of the A/C compressor (passenger side front) that I can only assume is the clutch bearing or compressor itself. I'll be putting her on ramps this weekend after parking her tonight (don't want to grenade the compressor) and make sure it isn't the water pump, power steering pump or alternator.

But the noise doesn't seem to be coming from those points. Noise is present with A/C on or off and goes with the engine speed too. This is what is making me think compressor.

Sorry but don't have a video of the sound (yet) so it's kind of hard to fully explain.

If you have any insight and/or able to schedule a Saturday (probably in a couple of weeks) to assist/direct. I'd be grateful. If you come to assist, I will be happy to provide food and beverage as well.

Thanks in advance