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Sep 11, 2007 | 09:30 AM

11sec_C5Z51

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Bypassing A/C

My A/C went out and instead of getting it fixed, I just want to bypass it. I don't use my AC anyway. How do I go about bypassing the AC? would I have to get a shorter belt?

Sep 11, 2007 | 09:56 AM

myk7

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Nope, just take the AC belt off. There are only 2 belts on the car, the AC belt is the "inner" belt.

Sep 11, 2007 | 10:58 AM

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Nope, just take the AC belt off. There are only 2 belts on the car, the AC belt is the "inner" belt.

How hard is it to take off?

Sep 11, 2007 | 12:47 PM

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It's very easy after you have done it a couple of times. Both belts have tensioner pulleys. I use a rachet and socket to move the tensioner pulley to take tension off the belt and then slip the belt off the pulley. Be sure to note how the front belt is run before you take it off. It should be a 3 minute job if everything goes well.

Sep 11, 2007 | 12:52 PM

timemender

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Just cut it off if you have no intention to save the belt. You can always buy a new belt. Be careful - don't cut the wrong belt!

Sep 11, 2007 | 12:57 PM

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Just cut it off if you have no intention to save the belt. You can always buy a new belt. Be careful - don't cut the wrong belt!

Exactly. Doesn't get any easier than that.

Sep 11, 2007 | 04:52 PM

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Exactly. Doesn't get any easier than that.

is there anymore power to be had with the removal of the A/C belt.

Sep 11, 2007 | 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 11sec_C5Z51

is there anymore power to be had with the removal of the A/C belt.

The A/C compressor is disengaged when you go to wide open throttle to reduce drag. Without a belt there would be a slight increase in available HP but nothing you would notice.