A/C bracket snapped off, removed A/C, need a belt number for this application.
May 5, 2022 at 5:55 AM
2014 Chevrolet Cruze A/C Bypass Belt Fix
JOEB705
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Hello,
The 1.4 engine was never supplied without A/C in the Chevrolet Cruze, only the 1.8 version, so an off-the-shelf belt size is not available.
Your best bet would be to use a tailor's tape measure or a length of string and measure the length of the replacement belt around the pulleys with the tensioner retracted and locked in position. See picture 2 below
Once you have the length simply go to your nearest auto parts store, I would suggest adding a few millimeters extra to the measured length to aid installation
See belt routing in picture 1 below (with A/C)
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
The 1.4 engine was never supplied without A/C in the Chevrolet Cruze, only the 1.8 version, so an off-the-shelf belt size is not available.
Your best bet would be to use a tailor's tape measure or a length of string and measure the length of the replacement belt around the pulleys with the tensioner retracted and locked in position. See picture 2 below
Once you have the length simply go to your nearest auto parts store, I would suggest adding a few millimeters extra to the measured length to aid installation
See belt routing in picture 1 below (with A/C)
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
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May 5, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Found the correct size 47.5 inches, when on no problem. Thank you for your time and answer.
May 6, 2022 at 2:59 PM
Suggested Repair
The 1.4 Cruze was not offered without A/C, so no factory bypass belt is available. Measure the belt path around the remaining pulleys with the tensioner retracted and locked, add a few millimeters for installation, and buy a matching belt. A 47.5-inch belt was confirmed to fit and run without a problem.
Conversation Summary
The owner removed the A/C after its bracket snapped and needed a serpentine belt that bypasses the compressor on a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The expert explained that the 1.4 engine was never supplied without A/C, unlike the 1.8, so no off-the-shelf bypass belt exists. They advised measuring the pulley path with the tensioner locked and adding a little length. The owner later reported that a 47.5-inch belt fit and worked.