Can I replace my serpentine belt to bypass a seized AC compressor on a 87 Tempo?

Question

The AC compressor is seized on my winter rat 1987 Ford Tempo w/ a 2.3L engine. I wonder if I can replace the serpentine belt with a belt of a non AC model to bypass the AC compressor

Answer 1

contact your local part store chain..If it is possible, with offer a belt for that application....Some of those cars came without air conditioning, os I would say yeah....

Answer 2

Your going to have to change the compressor. I would not get a re manufactured those tend to break quicker and usually the day after the warranty expires. There is a bearing inside the front clutch of the compressor, if it was smoking in right near the belt. Some AC repair shops will just replace that bearing. It will cost 45-100 to have it done. I would check your local salvage yard! You can get a salvage on for around 50-100 depending on your area, a small garage would put it on for about 150. I wouldn't use a dealer! Last note: If you find one of those cheap pulleys that let you bypass the drive belt don't use it. They do not support the torque an engine puts on them. I installed one of a Pontiac and it broke the first time we started the car.

Answer 3

Should see a belt routing decal under the hood. Some models have an idler pulley where the A/C would mount.

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Answer 4

why not just go to the junk yard and get a compressor,weather you fix it to have air or not,as long as the wheel turns)and put it on your car.that way you can use the same belt.

Answer 5

Give it a try. Advance auto list a tempo without A/C.

Answer 6

yes but you lose defroster....get string and measure without ac and buy belt at pts store.

Answer 7

Won't work I tried it on my car lol.