How to by pass the a/c compressor?and which size belt should i get

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

Hi
Sometimes, if a compressor fails i have fitted a shorter belt and changed the belt run.
It rwall depends on the car, your experience and the time you have to check the run and work out the new belt size.
All pulleys must rotate the correct way

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.

if the ac is not working then if you leave it switched off there will be no need to get a special belt to by-pass it. The pulley on the ac compressor is just an idler pulley that only turns the compressor when there is current to the clutch in the pulley. IF you never use the ac the pulley just spins . The problem with special belts is if they fail (and they do ) it will be where/ when you cannot get a special belt but you will always get a proper belt from any spares store or garage.

remove the belt and by using a string or a thin robe put it as the belt round an pulleys and afterwards measure the length of the robe which will be the new size. as regards the width you have the old one.

There's probably no way to find a serpentine belt to by-pass the A/C compressor. However, the compressor only spins when the compressor clutch is engaged, and if you unplug the clutch the compressor pulley spins freely on its bearing without turning the compressor. The clutch wiring connector is usually on the compressor near the pulley.

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

Serpentine belt, correct? You'll need to find the correct belt size for an Exploder w/out AC. You may need to remove the AC compressor, if the pulley is in the way.

TD

best thing is to take the old 1 off and take it to the parts store. they can match you up a new 1 w/o ac

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