1986 honda civic question

1986 HONDA CIVIC
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RYLEYMYERS80
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i have a 1986 Honda Civic si 1.5 L. i wrecked and bashed the whole front of my car in, i have to replace the radiator, in the process i had to remove all the air conditioning crap in front of it, will my car still run if i don't put it back on?
Nov 16, 2010 at 11:54 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The radiator has to be back but the A/C components need not be if you do not require it.
Nov 16, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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RYLEYMYERS80
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okay, someone was telling me something about a belt thats connected to the ac components that is required maybe. i dunno if theyre right but would u know what they are talking about?
Nov 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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KHLOW2008
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That is the compressor belt.
You can remove it to prevent the compressor from working when engine is running.

Alternator and power steering uses different belts so is not affected if the AC belt is removed.



Nov 16, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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