Bypass the A/C compressor?

2006 PONTIAC TORRENT
158,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTM1970
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What size belt would i need to bypass the A/C compressor with a smaller belt and without a bypass pulley?
Oct 20, 2022 at 5:11 AM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

To bypass the A/C compressor, you should be able to use a 643K6 or 645K6 belt.

See image below from a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, same engine. follow the blue line.

To access the belt, you will need to remove the engine mounting, see image 2.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Boris
Oct 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM
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ROBERTM1970
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Thank you, i really appreciate it.
Oct 21, 2022 at 8:24 PM