AC compressor bypass

It is a six cylinder. The compressor is shot and yes the compressor is on lower right. We cannot afford another one at this point and wanted to get through cool season without it.

The outer wheel does spin but it wobbles some and as I spin it by hand, debris comes out. Even with the A/C off, it was making grinding noises and I could smell metal on metal. The serpentine belt broke just as we made it home last night. Without the belt, there is no grinding noise.

I tried a 43" belt (normally 46")to bypass but the belt rubs against itself on the return route. Going to try a 42". The center of the clutch does not move at all. With replacing the compressor, I do not have the knowledge to discharge/charge the system after replacement.

A belt with code 5060423 worked. I believe that the original 43" belt tried was actually 43.75" (5060436) and too long.

It was Dayco Poly Cog 5060423.

Hello,

I currently have nearly the exact situation and I was wondering if the belt hit the tension-er as it is extremely close or if you have had any issues since doing this bypass.

I was also wondering if you meant the Dayco Poly Rib instead of Poly Cog. I cannot seem to find that model belt in poly cog format.

Thank you for any help.

-Steve

Well,

I just had the shorter belt installed (key note it is poly rib not poly cog) and it worked. The clearance is small but enough to keep everything running smoothly. Just thought I would leave this for others.

-Steve

Steve, did you go with the 5060423 or a shorter one? How much life did you get out of it? I just installed the 5060423 and boy is it close as far as the clearance is concerned.

Thank you,
Chris

Hi. I do not know how old this thread is but I want to thank everyone here for the idea of putting on a shorter belt to bypass the AC compressor pulley. My AC compressor had been noisy since the day I got it in January, and it finally locked up on me in the middle of June. It snapped the practically new belt that was in the system and it was going to cost me $700.00 to get a new compressor put on at the mechanics shop I went to. I lost my job due to not being able to get to work so I could not afford to get it done there (did not even make $700.00 on my last check). I tried for three more weeks to get someone out to my house to fix it at a price I could afford until a mechanic suggested I use a bypass pulley. I could not find any information about a bypass pulley for the Saturn Vue on the internet but in looking for it, I came across this thread. Another mechanic I was talking had came up with the same idea and called me about it as I was reading this thread.

Needless to say I was back on the road an hour after he got there (We had to make two trips to Autozone because we got too short of a belt the first time). We did end up using a 42 inch belt, as it was mentioned here earlier. I believe I still have the packaging and will give the part number, if I can find it or the receipt later(It is 4:00 am here and I do not want to wake up anyone else looking for them right now). I will say though, that I got a standard Duralast 42 inch, 6 ribbed belt. And after taxes it was only like $16.45 (your taxes may be different).

I also want to note that with the 42 inch belt, we were able to route the belt under the tensioner, which insures the alternator pulley spins properly.

I know this thread is old but can some one please put a diagram or pic of how it looks when belt is bypassed?

Ok there was a post on here and it is 9 yrs old a member asked if anyone knew if he could bypass his AC clutch pully on a 2004 Saturn Vue because clutch froze up on him and he didn't have $700 (9 yrs. Ago price) or if any one knew if he could put a shorter belt on one member put the diagram im posting here of the normal belt diagram w/ac in bottom right alt. Top rt. Ten. In cntr. And bal. In bottom lft. Well the member ended up getting a shorter belt which is DAYCO 5060423 he and another member said it worked! They both said it was so close I guess between the ten. Wheel and return going up to alt. That the belt didn't rub at all! I will post link to this question and answers so members can see what I mean. I have the same problem but I have a 2007 Saturn vue and my question is does any member have a pic or a diagram of what it looks like when this belt bypass is installed? Thank you to all my fellow members in advance!

Yes I have a 2007 Saturn vue and I bypassed ac pully with a DAYCO 5060423 BELT 42 7/8" IIT LOOKS LIKE THE DIAGRAMS IM POSTING first diagram is before bypass and the second is after bypass

Yes it has clearance, and no marks.