A/C compressor seized up and I do not have the money to replace it right now. Can I get a different size belt to by pass the compressor? If so what size do I need?
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Start saving your money; A/C work is going to cost you about 1300 USD. You can bypass the compressor pulley if you want to. You will need to get a different belt though
Since they weren't sold without ac that info isn't available. You are going to have to measure it. Remember that the tensioner is going to put pressure on it so you need to account t for that. If the old belt is still on it i would use a piece of twine or fishing line and run it just like the belt is but bypassing the ac. The measure it. Be careful not to stretch the string.
Usually pretty hard to find to get the right one. There might be one that fits your Stratus if a model was produced that had your same engine but without air conditioning. But keep in mind that that other model may have the other belt-driven accessories in a different location on the engine than yours. So the belt may or may not fit.
An alternative is to buy an "A/C Delete Pulley and Bracket" and install that in place of your compressor. It's just a free wheeling pulley set-up, then you can use the same belt without having to find a replacement size. Some company makes them, they probably have an application for the Stratus.
zero money fixes, now that is a challenge.
does that mean no tools either? nor money to buy them or barrow?
if the compressor is seized, the clutch can be killed by pulling
the clutch wire, connector. now the pulley slips for ever.
is that free?
if the clutch bearings are bad, that wont work.
so if those are bad, you need to set engine up for no A/C
the GV is a deep pocket complex car. and none are sold sans A/C
in the USA. (exports i dont know ask jeep) its not listed i the FSM.
see my drawing , after removing the clutch
you get to be engineer, and find a serp belt that fits per below.
be the first. and report it.
the belt is not free.
and may take many trips to store, to get the tension right.
all theory , you're now the engineer.!
If the compressor is seized, you will know when you turn on the AC, as the belt will shriek like a banshee usually. And yes you can usually just bypass it with a belt for the same model as yours without AC. If there werent any built without AC, you can try another model with the same engine. If all else fails, you can use a small mason's rope to pass through the pulleys without the AC and mesure the length of the rope needed to do so, then count the number of ribs on the original belt. Any good counter parts guy will be able to find you a belt that will fit the measurements as close as possible.
The cause of this is that the roller bearing that the AC compressor pulley turns on is frozen up, the bearing can be replaced but you will need to buy the pulley assembly to get the bearing and you will need a special puller to remove the pressed on pulley. As far as finding a proper belt size to bypass the compressor that is nearly impossible to do, you may get the measurements right but in most cases the belt size you need will not be available, When the factory builds a car or truck with "AC Delete" they install a bypass pulley and the same belt is used for both with and without AC. The cost to replace the bearing is low, and that would be the by far the easiest thing to do here. You can buy the AC tool you need online, just google the year and make.
yes it is very possible you will have to go to an auto store and find the right size belt ask them if there is a model of that car without the belt if not they can find you the right belt
The best way to do this is first ask the parts house to see if this car came with out air and get a belt that way. I dont think that year had the option of not havnig A/C. The other way is take a piece of rope and put it around the pullys just like you are puttin on the belt but by pass the A/C you might have to make a few trips or get a few different size belts but its the only way
TAKE A ROPE AND RUN IT AS IF IT WERE A BELT ALONG THE ALTERNATOR AND CRANKSHAFT. MEASURE THE LENGTH OF ROPE THEN GO TO PARTS STORE TO BUY A SMALLER BELT. THE IDEA IS TO BYPASS THE AC BEING A 94 IM SURE IT HASN'T WORKED IN QUITE SOME TIME, I'VE BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 8 YEARS AND WE BYPASS THESE ALL THE TIME, THE TENSIONER ON THAT CAR I BELIEVE IS ON THE ALTERNATOR, HONDA MADE THE AC OPTIONAL.. BELTS ARE USUALLY NAMED AFTER THERE SIZE (IE 4060934 IS 93.4 INCHES LONG) IF NEED BE REMOVE THE AC COMPRESSOR.
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