Air conditioning compressor locked up on a 97 cavalier?

Question

i was looking at A/C bypass pullies and they only have 1 for the 2.2L, i have a 2.4L Z24, also the belt connects only the alternator, the compressor, and the crankshaft so i dont see how i could put a smaller belt on and bypass the compressor. (look at fig. 8 on this site) http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/19/12/40/0900823d80191240.jsp what should i do? fixing the compressor isnt an option, too expencive.

wouldent running a smaller belt cause the belt tor rub at the tentioner?

Answer 1

looking at the pic is will be difficult to bypass. you'll need to run the belt directly from the crank to the alt bypassing the tensioner as well. to do it you'll have to take the alternator off, or at least really loose, slip the belt on, then tighten the alt back up. the belt has to be DEAD ON with regards to length...
not going to be fun at all. i wouldnt call it a repair, more of a "rigged up" thing thats bound to cause more problems than its worth to me...
hope this isnt your only car if you plan on shortcutting something as important as an alt belt....may be smart to get a AAA membership!!!!

Answer 2

Remove the Compressor and run a smaller Belt
this is the down side to serpentine drive systems

Answer 3

Disassemble the compressor and remove parts to unlock it or buy a junk one that turns freely and reinstall the original belt.

Answer 4

Yes, you need a free compressor for the pulley to work. Ask a friendly mechanic (NPR, http://cartalk.com/ ) for an opinion, free.

See your local TV station web sites. They might have a local reference for advice on cars. Some radio stations too.

Answer 5

salvage yard for the one you want. Are they that much different? I would think they would be close to the same.