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Bought the car two months ago as a beater for $500. Belt always squeaked a little on startup, didn't think too much of it. Got it home, didn't start it for a few weeks. Just jumped it, belt is screaming and caught on fire because the compressor is frozen. Don't want to go to a shop and get the refrigerant sucked out of it and pay for all that, its going to be winter anyways. I'm just looking to see if anyone knows the size of a smaller belt that can bypass it completely for the time being.
Bought the car two months ago as a beater for $500. Belt always squeaked a little on startup, didn't think too much of it. Got it home, didn't start it for a few weeks. Just jumped it, belt is screaming and caught on fire because the compressor is frozen. Don't want to go to a shop and get the refrigerant sucked out of it and pay for all that, its going to be winter anyways. I'm just looking to see if anyone knows the size of a smaller belt that can bypass it completely for the time being.
You might want to have a chat with the guy behind the counter at your FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Store), as he can look up what your old belt length should be, and help you find something 10-12 inches shorter (maybe more). That's the best I can I do. Sorry.
Also keep in mind the power steering belt is separate.
Last edited by The Toecutter; Oct 6, 2019 at 02:20 PM.
Try unplugging the electrical connector to the compressor. The pulley should spin freely without the clutch being energized.
As mentioned previously, you may be able to get a smaller belt as long as the compressor pulley is not in the way. You should be able to remove the compressor pulley without having to discharge the a/c system.
Try unplugging the electrical connector to the compressor. The pulley should spin freely without the clutch being energized.
As mentioned previously, you may be able to get a smaller belt as long as the compressor pulley is not in the way. You should be able to remove the compressor pulley without having to discharge the a/c system.
Yeah looks like I'm going to need to do some trial and error with belts. Unplugged the compressor and the belt was still screaming and smoking. I'm going to pull the alternator and take off the pulley for the A/C tomorrow and just start getting belts. I'll tell when I get one that fits.
You can even check locally for a belt; for example, the Rockauto info. link to the Bando belt show some cross interchangeable belt numbers (which can be googled) under the Bando number. The belt length is shown in the link too.
You can even check locally for a belt; for example, the Rockauto info. link to the Bando belt show some cross interchangeable belt numbers (which can be googled) under the Bando number. The belt length is shown in the link too.
1996 4 Door F22 - A/C Bypass Belt?
