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A/c has a sound from it

I was told it was the pulley going bad
can i take the belt of the ac and get a belt from the crank to the power steering

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Yes as long as you check with a shorter belt to make sure the shortened belt doesnt touch any other part.It would be easier to replace the clutch pack from the wreckers as it easy to remove from the compressor pump and replace.Pump doesnt have to come off engine.The biggest problem youll have if shortening the belt is that your power steer will likely be affected due to rotation speeds changing,anyway good luck and merry xmas

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