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Can you remove the AC belt?
They are hard to cut, that’s for sure. Just go at it for a while, and you should be able to get it off without removing any other belts. If that doesn’t work, hell, try a small saw blade or a Dremel, I guess. (just be careful).
Can you drive without the AC belt?
You should be fine. The AC belt is not the same as the serpentine belt, which is driven by a crank shaft pulley. Running the engine without the AC belt is not a problem if you can live without AC.
Can you drive without AC pulley?
You will be fine as long as you don’t need or want AC in your car. Your AC pulley is a free spinning pulley that has a clutch on it. It will spin freely until you turn the air conditioning on. If the clutch doesn’t work properly, you will still be able to drive your car.
How long can you drive without AC belt?
How long will my car run with a broken serpentine belt? There are a few variables involved in the answer, but it should be able to run between 20 to 90 minutes. If it is a hot summer day, your engine can overheat very quickly without the coolant being pumped through the radiator.
How much does it cost to replace AC belt?
It’s very cheap to replace a belt. Most cases the replacement cost is between $90 and $200. The cost of the belt will be between $25 and $75 while the labor costs will be between $75 and $120.
What happens if the AC belt breaks?
A broken serpentine belt will immediately lead to a loss of power assist for the steering system. A broken serpentine belt will stop the water pump from circulating antifreeze through the cooling system. This ultimately means that once the serpentine belt breaks the engine can overheat anytime or anywhere.
Can you remove a AC compressor?
Replacing an AC compressor is almost as simple as replacing any other accessory on your motor like the alternator or power steering pump. The biggest difference is that before you remove the actual compressor you have to remove the refrigerant lines connect to it.
Can a belt come off an AC compressor?
There have been cases where the AC compressor belt would come off the compressor pulley and damage the wiring at the back of the compressor. It’s not a likely situation, and removing the belt for the time being is a good idea, but I’d make sure that the crank pulley is in good condition before installing a new belt.
What happens when AC belt breaks on Subaru Outback?
The rubber occasionally deteriorates, which allows the outer ring to shift position. This causes the belts to go out of alignment and start to rub against their pulleys or other parts of the engine. There have been cases where the AC compressor belt would come off the compressor pulley and damage the wiring at the back of the compressor.
What to do when your serpentine belt breaks?
The ac clutch wheel is still spinning so I disconnect the compressor so it can act as a bypass until I am able to replace it then installed a new belt. However the belt broke after a couple to drives. Will replacing tension and idle pulley resolve the issue of the belt breaking?
Why is my serpentine belt leaking fluid in front?
Assuming you correctly gaped the spark plugs as recommended by the manufacturer, and installed the plug wires correctly, it’s likely that this is due to an electrical relay that may have been damaged (especially if you did not… Leaking fluid in front of pumpkin rear axle where drive shaft connects to get. Not sure if i have a bad rear pinion seal