Question about Cars & Trucks
Dear Cherie,
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
I have done this several times on several vehicles.
Here is the problem.
If you eliminate the pulley for the A/C, (which is actually the clutch for the compressor,) the new path for the serpentine belt may not be without interference from some other part of the engine.
In other words, there might not be a clear path for the belt.
You could take small tape measure and try to see if there is clearance for the new shorter belt.
Stretch the tape measure where the new short belt would be put and see.
You might also check e-bay and see if there is a replacement pulley for the elimination of the compressor.
I just saw that there are replacement pulleys with brackets available for some cars.
To do that, you might have to remove the compressor so that you could install the replacement bracket/pulley combination.
God bless your efforts.
Posted on Dec 26, 2016
Some times. Auto parts store can usually tell you.
Posted on Dec 26, 2016
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