2000 Chevy Impala A/C Compressor Bypass Pulley Installation

2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
146,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKIE843
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My A/C compressor bearings went bad and I don't have the money to buy a new compressor. Therefor, I'm planning to use a bypass pulley as a temporary fix. But, will that be an easy install, and will have to remove the entire compressor?

[img:563f1d4430]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/262493_bypass_pulley_1.jpg[/img:563f1d4430]

^^Bypass Pulley^^
Oct 27, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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RHALL77
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i wouldnt do that, go find a cheap compressor at the junk yard before you do that if you can,
Oct 27, 2008 at 5:20 PM
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MIKIE843
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Thanx man. I was hoping no one would say that. But, I appreciate the reply.
Oct 27, 2008 at 5:36 PM
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