Bypass A/C compressor?

[Chris2088]

Okay, so my AC hasnt been cold for over a year now. The compressor is making a really bad grinding/ rattling noise. I took it to the shop, the compressor is shot. They want pretty big money to replace it. Is there a way to bypass the ac compressor with a shorter belt? Or should I just delete it all together? The sound is driving me crazy and if it seizes and breaks my belt I'm screwed. Any suggestions?

[Slave One]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Pretty sure there is a A/C delete pulley that replaces the compressor... never bought one and not sure where to get it though...

[Chris2088]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Well it looks like people have done it. But I'm not sure about the belt size and how to route it..

[kristen]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

just did a fast drawing for you.

the first on is the stock belt rt.

what you want to do is take the ac compressor out. and change the pully right above the comp. to a ripped pully. then the second pic is the new rt. j

to find out the size of the new belt just get a long piece of string. and make it go the new belt rt. then messure it and get one that is alitttle smaller.

[David8399]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...=558&catid=111

that should be the ac deete pulley

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

this is for a 3800 correct? there is a pic of the routing somewhere around here, as I did it whenI swapped in a 3800 into my 85 bird. lemme see if I cain find it........

edit: http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...ighlight=80%25

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Hey 3.4, just did the AC delete myself and I want to get rid of the whole bracket with the idler pulley cause its just tacky without the compressor on there. I'd rather not chop it up either just incase I decide to put it back on for whatever reason. Anywhoo. Is that a different sized tensioner pulley in those old pics?

[kristen]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

if you get that pully you would have just wasted 40 bucks. to get just the pully at advanced or autozone is only a couple bucks. you don't need that metal bracket that its mounted on.

[Chris2088]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Still trying to get the right belt size...its either two tight or slips off.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Still trying to get the right belt size...its either two tight or slips off.

Mine is usually three tight.. Weird.

[Chris2088]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Okay, finally got it. Changed the idler to a grooved pulley and an 81inch belt. Works perfect.

[95astrovan]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Glad ya got it right dude. I dont see why there wouldnt just be a straight swap delete pulley. all i had to do with the 4.3 in the Astro was pull the compressor, and mount up a 3 bolt bracket with a pulley, stock belt and all worked perfect...

speakin of which, i need to delete my A/C as well

[Blizzard242]

Re: Bypass A/C compressor?

Glad ya got it right dude. I dont see why there wouldnt just be a straight swap delete pulley. all i had to do with the 4.3 in the Astro was pull the compressor, and mount up a 3 bolt bracket with a pulley, stock belt and all worked perfect...

speakin of which, i need to delete my A/C as well

There is one. We just don't want to buy it.