A/c compressor bypass

2003 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
144,450 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEBBIE LYNN BUCKNER
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I know that the rotator cuff has started to go bad on my compressor and it needs to be replaced but I cant afford it right now. How can I bypass the AC compressor? Can I just buy a shorter belt or do I have to install one of those pullies? I have 4 people telling me all different things. I just need a right answer before I spend my money.
Aug 27, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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you have to go to an auto parts to see if you can match one up it may take a pulley but that is the only way to fix it if you want to jump compressor
Aug 27, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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DEBBIE LYNN BUCKNER
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The problem I am having is knowing if I need a pully or not. No one has a answer for me. I cant find it online eaither.
Aug 27, 2016 at 1:11 PM
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HMAC300
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when this is done there is no set way to do it that is why it has to be done at an auto parts to try to find a belt that will fit. like I said it may or may not take a pulley to make it work.
Aug 27, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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DEBBIE LYNN BUCKNER
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Thank you so much, ill go to autozone tomorrow. Thank you again!
Aug 28, 2016 at 9:01 PM
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RENEE L
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Please let us know what you find so it can help others.
Aug 31, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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