can I bypass the air conditioning using a shorter belt?

2002 SUBARU IMPREZA
200,000 MILES
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SUBARU MOM
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the a/c compressor/bearing is going on my car... Can I bypass the a/c or "disconnect" it as a temporary fix?
Nov 18, 2011 at 1:39 AM
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SUBARU MOM
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200000km's not miles sorry :)
Nov 18, 2011 at 1:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect it or get a bypass pulley
Nov 18, 2011 at 1:48 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Compressor uses its own belt. Removing it should do.
Nov 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM