Bypass A/C compressor

Tiny
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  • 2002 SATURN VUE
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I would like to bypass the A/C compressor by using a shorter serpentine belt until I can afford to get a bypass pulley at least. My A/C compressor has locked up, breaking the current serpentine belt. Is this a possibility?
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 AT 2:34 PM

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Tiny
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Compressor locked?

It might work, but I cant find any definite answer on that. You may have to do some trial and error to see if the shorter belt will fit without hitting the A/C compressor

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Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Pulley is locked up now, wasn't on Sunday. Went to start it today and pulley locked and the serpentine belt broke.
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Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 AT 6:22 PM
Tiny
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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
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 12:14 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for adding to this older posting.

Your information may help someone else out in the future.

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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 2:49 PM

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