2000 Chevy Cavalier AC Compressor

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
159,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYANSMITHSD
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I recently discovered my AC compressor going bad- it is a one belt serpintine system that powers everything. Can I get a smaller belt and bypass the Compressor to keep the car running? I know I probably won't have a working AC but it is nice 70's here in SoCal. If you know what the name of the belt or the part number and how much I can expect a shop to do it that would help as well. Thanks
Nov 30, 2009 at 11:55 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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yes you can purchase a bypass drive belt. just call local auto part store and let them know what you're needing. should be around $100 labor and part at local shop.
Dec 1, 2009 at 12:44 AM
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RYANSMITHSD
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[quote:558473a407="bluelightnin6"]yes you can purchase a bypass drive belt. just call local auto part store and let them know what you're needing. should be around $100 labor and part at local shop.[/quote:558473a407]

The Drive Belt or 1990 - 2002 Chevy Cavalier 2.2L AC A/C Bypass Pulley seen here?
Dec 1, 2009 at 1:34 AM
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