How to delete AC while leaving compressor
#11
11-03-2016, 03:13 PM
I was reading down the page and saw his post and checked the date and was about to post the same thing! Glad to see you around Captain and if you haven't seen already you were very missed!
#13
11-07-2016, 08:11 AM
Hello. So I have the same issue where my AC compressor has locked up and I am looking to bypass it. I have just ordered the parts you referenced in order to bypass the compressor while still leaving it installed (thanks a ton for providing specific part numbers). I am just curious about whether anything else needs to be done in order to ensure proper operation. I understand that the new pulley is installed underneath the compressor and the new belt is routed there instead of to the compressor. Once this is all done will it be necessary to disconnect anything else from the compressor or can it be left as is. Also, with the compressor no longer connected to the serpentine belt what would happen if I tried to use the AC. My AC hasn't worked for as long as I had the car but I am wondering if the defogging would still work without the serpentine belt connected. I guess I'm just curious how the belt affects the operation of the AC compressor. Thank you for this post. It has been extremely useful in helping me find the parts needed to get me back on the road again. Hopefully I will be able to install these parts without a hitch although I am uncertain with my capabilities in regards to the actual routing of the serpentine belt. I am very open to suggestions if there is any help to be offered. What specific tools will I be needing to accomplish this fix? Thanks!
I didn't need any other parts other than what I listed in the original parts. Only tools needed were a basic socket set. It does help to have two people when putting the belt on, so one can pull the tensioner and one can push the belt over the top pulley.
I did unplug the connector going into the compressor, to make sure turning on the AC or defroster would not activate the compressor. I just put some electrical tape around the end once disconnected.
Good luck...and post back up if you run into any issues, I'll keep my eyes open on here.
#14
11-07-2016, 08:14 AM
I am attempting the same procedure as the original poster. So I will not need to take out the compressor. I'm simply wondering if anything will need to happen to the compressor at all. And I'm curious how it would operate if I were to attempt to use the AC. Thanks for such a quick response nonetheless.
#15
12-10-2022, 10:15 AM
I am going to do this, but I have read elsewhere that I will need the spacer behind the pulley in order to get the pulley in line with the belt---any idea where to get the spacer? {Hope this thread is still active}
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