2001 Ford Taurus Logo
Posted on Dec 03, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Air conditioner is out, so I want to bypass the compressor pulley. What size serpitine belt should I purchase?

  • Anonymous Dec 03, 2010

    I will need the size of engine and maybe the 8th digit in the VIN number. Just to let you now you can?t always just remove the compressor, you may have to install a replacement pulley. If you go to a parts store and they don?t have a listing for belt without AC you most likely will have to install a replacement pully.

×

1 Answer

Nic McCully

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Expert 195 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 03, 2010
Nic McCully
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Nov 30, 2010
Answers
195
Questions
0
Helped
58362
Points
646

Oreilly`s sells an AC replacement pulley for $45 and use the same size factory belt. I would go this route.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis belt diagram options

That's not the way it works. You purchase a Bypass Pulley and fit it where the compressor was. Same belt routing and length.

https://www.google.com/search?q=1998+Mercury+Grand+Marquis+bypass+pulley
..
0helpful
1answer

2001 impala 3.8 liter belt size to bypass AC unit

You can also remove the a/c compressor and install a bypass pulley in its place. You can still use the standard belt this way, just run it to the bypass pulley instead of the a/c compressor. RockAuto has them at the link.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2001,impala,3.8l+v6,1384084,heat+&+air+conditioning,a/c+compressor+bypass+pulley,10329
0helpful
1answer

How do I replace a serpentine belt bypassing the air conditioner ... I am not using the air conditioner pulley at all.

Odds are you can't. The ac compressor is mounted in the belt routing so it would need the pulley to keep the belt tight.
You can get a used compressor from a salvage yard and mount it in place of your old part if necessary. It will allow the belt to run even if it has no freon in the system.
There are a few vehicles that a replacement dummy pulley was designed for, but I am not aware of one for your vehicle. Usually if you try to run the belt without the compressor pulley, it will rub against something or not allow the belt to run in the right direction.
0helpful
2answers

Can i bypass ac compressor with a different size serpitine belt

It's not like there is a part number for one, so you would have to search awhile. Easier to buy an "A/C delete pulley"- a free wheeling pulley and bracket in place of the a/c compressor. Then you can use the same belt. Aftermarket suppliers make these pulleys for many different applications. See if you can find one for the Breeze.
0helpful
1answer

Air conditioner bypass belt length

There is no such belt, you must install an AC delete pulley (goes where compressor went) if avaialbe.
0helpful
1answer

Do I have to remove the air conditioner compressor on a 1996 buick roadmaster so I can install a air conditioner bypass pulley for serpentine belt?

Yes, the bypass pulley fits into the same area that the compressor will have to be removed from.

If it's for fuel efficiency, some people just remove the wiring/plug from the compressor and tape it to the side so that it won't engage, if the clutch isn't damaged it's the same as using a bypass pulley.

Also, the clutch can be replaced and used instead of the bypass pulley, in the event it is bad, retaining the ability to go back to an A/C system should you ever desire.

Good luck !
0helpful
2answers

My compressor is bad on my 2000 pontiac sunfire 2.4, i am wanting to bypass the belt with a new (smaller belt) can u please tell me what size i will need

Hi,

Improve the Fixya.com experience for everyone by voting!

What you are looking for is called an 'air conditioner compressor bypass pulley'. Most chain auto parts stores have them in stock.

All you do is install the bypass pulley and use a shorter belt.

The only downside is the cost of $25-$40. That's about one-third the cost of a remanufactured unit and the labor is compatible.

All the best

Ben
0helpful
1answer

I need to know what size belt do i need to bypass air conditioner compressor on 1993 Cadillac 4.9.

use a piece of string to measure around the pulleys then take the string to your supplier and get a belt that suits.......
2helpful
1answer

What size belt do you need to bypass the a/c compressor on a 2003 Chrysler town & country? Will the pulley have to be taken off of the compressor?

You have to purchase an air conditioner compressor delete kit. Any belt you try to put on will not work duse to the routing. The kit comes with a bracket an idler pulley and a new belt with all nessessary hardware to install they run about $100.00
Not finding what you are looking for?

602 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Ford Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

xxxxxx xxx

Level 3 Expert

5117 Answers

Are you a Ford Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...