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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Default replace airco pump or remove air- and airco???

Currently i'm having problems with my airco pump, bearing seems to be at it's end of life. Now I'm driving a '86 Convertible and the use of an airco is not very clear to me. I've never even used it.

So here it is. Do I replace the airco pump and refil the system? Or do I remove everything, airco and airpump since I don't have any Cat's installed anymore.

Then my question, how to and what kind of belt do I use :confused: since without air- and airco pump I will need a new belt, type and length. And if possible please advise on how to.

Thanx in advance for your help! :thumbs:
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:40 AM
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Default Re: replace airco pump or remove air- and airco??? (JP's C4)

As far as I know you have to get idler pullies to replace your air condititioning as well as air pump. You just can't route the belt properly without them. There are a number of people selling air pump delete kits, and I have also seen AC delete stuff on Ebay.
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