A/C compressor bypass belt size needed?

2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER
230,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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ALYX CORNELL
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I'm trying to figure out what size belt I need if I eliminate the A/C compressor from the drive belt system. I can’t seem to find the dummy pulley anywhere near by and I need a solution ASAP. Thanks
Sep 26, 2022 at 3:36 AM
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You will need a compressor bypass kit for this engine if they make one. The belt size will be trial and error, the compressor is $174.00.

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This is not much more, and you can fix the problem correctly. Here is a guide to help you and I have found the belt routing diagrams so you can see how the belt can be bypassed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

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Sep 26, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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