I have a 1998 Ford Taurus Wagon, V-6. The A/C Compressor/Clutch seized up on it, and obviously I don't need to replace it. I bought a bypass pully to put in place of the compressor unit, but, I've been reading that I don't even have to bother with that. Just remove the compressor, and go with a shorter belt. Is it possible? And does anyone know a correct length for the new shorter belt?

Mike Butler

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• Posted on Nov 29, 2009

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First of all, make sure back of belt is well away from pulley your by-passing, and if it's 3.0L not DOHC engine, it looks like your path from power steering to crankshaft, instead of AC compressor might come awful close to rubbing. If your convinced it will work, use a piece of string, go usual route, then new route, and subtract distance difference form original.
The length of the belt is usually part of the part number. For example: it calls for say a 4060855 belt for your car. The 855 means 85.5" long. The guys in parts store should be able to fix you up. If your string tells you it's 6" shorter, then get part number 4060795.

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If the compressor itself has failed, you can unplug the clutch and leave the belts as they are. If it is the pulley bearing that failed, replace it, it does not cost all that much.

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You do not want to open that can of worms. Getting a belt to do that is simply guesswork, and if the thing does not get routed correctly, you will have pullies that are running backwards, which can cause all kinds of problems.

Here is a better solution: A company named MOTORMITE makes pully assemblies that are designed to replace the existing A/C compressor. You simply remove the compressor and this pully assembly bolts on to the compressor mounts. It allows you to not only route the belt correctly, but also allows you to use the belt that the vehicle was originally equipped with, eliminating the guesswork involved in trying to find a belt that will be the right length and have the correct tension to run things.

There is one of these available for your Taurus. It is Part Number 34166 and lists for $39.99 on the AutoZone web site. Click the direct link below to go there and check it out.

AutoZone By-Pass Pully 2002 Ford Taurus

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you will need a 820k6 belt from auto zone the 82 in the inches It is a bear to put on but can be done they also sella 830k6