Serpentine belt bypass

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That is not the way to fix it. You remove the AC Pump and install a bypass pulley. It keeps the same belt, route and tension.

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Can I bypass the AC compressor pulley with a shorter belt?

Yes, this is possible. However, unless it was the AC compressor clutch and pulley which failed, bypassing the AC pulley is unnecessary. Simply disconnect the wire to the AC compressor clutch and that should do the trick.
Oct 9, 2016

disconnect power to compressor and see if clutch releases and do search using engine for bypass pulley

the ac is an idler pulley in the system so leaving it out will require a total change of how the belt is fitted and not just needing a shorter belt
remember that the ac pulley bearing can be replaced if faulty and if the ac compressor has failed disconnect the ac clutch wire and there is no need to worry about belts

They sell a by - pass pully .take A/C compressor off all together , uses same belt that's on .
https://www.1aauto.com/chevy-impala-ac-compressor-bypass-pulley/mo-c/23-80

purchase shorter serp belt .. for without air con
and remover the compressor

It isnt hard to replace, but, it is illegal to vent refrigerent into the atmosphere(If theres any in the system?!), also you would needs a few "special" tools(vacuum pump, and a/c manifold gauge set to recharge the system! A shorter belt is always available, But, depending how the belt is supposed to be run, you may not be able to go that route! You could try searching for "ac bypass pulley" if you dont want to keep the ac working!(alot cheaper than buying an ac compressor!

as there are engine running that have no ac fitted there will be belts to fit your car. Go to an auto parts shop that has a good selection of belts and they will have a catalogue with your belt listed.

The AC condenser does not run on a serpentine belt. if you mean the AC compressor, the answer is yes, but there is a special pulley you need to buy to replace the compressor. You can buy it at autozone or online. It is Dorman part number 34166

Because in most cases the routing will not work without the pulley for the compressor being in use. That's why some engines have a dummy pulley available to use in place of the compressor.
Not using the compressor pulley can cause the belt to drive a pulley the wrong direction, or not have the grooved side of the belt on a pulley.

Unplug wires going to the compressor, and let it freewheel, if it's not noisy in that mode. A/C compressor won't kick in if not connected. A lot less hassle than going the other way.