removing ac compressor belt
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Northeast South Dakota
Nothing serious. It's really no different that running it with the belt on and not turning the AC on. The only difference is that the idler bearing isn't turning, which could possibly cause a problem, but very unlikely, and easy to repair. Not running the AC will cause the seals to dry up causing the refrigerant to leak out, and possibly cause the compressor to fail after enough time, so the best situation is to run the air for a bit every time the car is driven.
But no, running without the belt will more than likely cause no major problem.
-Justin
But no, running without the belt will more than likely cause no major problem.
-Justin
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Wellington, FL
St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
Non use of the a/c compressor can cause the shaft seal to leak. It's a good idea to run the compressor (a/c on) every month or so to keep this seal lubricated.
Last edited by Jud Chapin; Jan 1, 2007 at 09:25 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Dayton Oh
that's the reason our newer rides automatically cycle the A/C compressor for us.
