Engine diagram for 2001 mercury cougar

there are 15 serpentine diagrams for the belt on vw engines to 2001
some have no ac , power steering etc
need engine size
you could try this the grooves are for driving pulleys so any grooved pulley it has to go around
flat pulleys run on the back of the belt so they will be idler pulleys
start at the crank and work to the left if there is a flat pulley between two grooved pulleys the back goes around it and so on

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.

Hi,
Should have a diagram under the hood on the front cowl area, or inner fender well on belt side.
Can usually find one online, but you need to state if its a 4cyl or 6cyl., with or without A/C.....Mike

Here is the link that will show you the diagram on how to route your belt. All you need to do is to click the link, select the year of your car, then the make, then the model, and the engine size. Once you have done that there are three blue links, select the third one on the right which will read routing, and then you will see the diagram.

http://www.accessdayco.com/automotive#/1997/MERCURY/Passenger%20Cars

Hello Melissa.

When the belt broke it most likely damaged the crankshaft position sensor.
The sensor is mounted at the harmonic balancer pulley.
This sensor sends a signal to the ignition to tell it when to fire the spark plugs. Without this signal the spark will not take place and your engine will not start.
It will likely need replacement
If you could tell me which engine came in your Cougar I will be able to give you more specific information.

Thank you for using FixYa.

KL

A person doesn't need a diagram to replace a serpentine belt.

Simply thread the belt around the pulleys alternating between smooth pulley to back of the belt, and the grooved pulleys to the inside of the belt, until the last pulley is the tensioner pulley, which is loosened using a breaker bar.

It really is that simple.

its easy just follow the diagram and find the tension pulley and adjust it just enouf to get the belt on then release. for futher help please call 419 689 1114

for the most part there is a diagram under the hood but give this website a try drive belt diagram www.webcrawler.com wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

try autozone.com to see if they have your car listed for diagrams pictures and step by step instructions if your car is not listed then try your local library they have all the car manuals and even copy them for you

are you sure you put it on the right way go to autozone.com and get a belt diagram. did you put the belt on upsidedown?