5.3 Z71. A/C went out about a week ago. I couldnt figure out what was wrong with it until I realized that the A/C belt was missing. The truck has a serpentine belt for ALL the components, but the A/C compressor is by itself with its own little belt. I wasnt looking for a belt on the A/C unit because you cant really see it. I went in there to check the clutch because the compressor was'nt kicking on. Thats when I realized that the belt was completely missing. Why does it have it's own belt? Just curious.
2007-04-25 19:02:22 · 2 answers · asked by USMarine Dad 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Just be glad that it does! It may be due to A/C being a factory option. Or, some wise engineers realized that an A/C problem could completely disable the vehicle. You do realize that if that serpentine breaks you're screwed! The invention of this single belt was and is a masterpiece work by GM at forcing us to pay a professional to replace them!
2007-04-25 19:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by rusty math 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you don't need the compressor pulley turning all the time, and also the compressor location is not inline with other components..but if your belt is gone, more than likely the belt broke due to age, or compressor locked up, or the belt tensioner or idler seized up....
2007-04-26 02:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by gotspeed7883 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋