2000 Dodge Dakota 2000 dodge dakota belt to short

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DCDRAGON
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I own a 2000 dodge dakota V6.

My ac unit seized so I would like to bypass it like shown in the picture but the belts I buy are to short with the tensioner fully released. Can I buy a belt to bypass it? and where or which one is it? The no ac belts I buy are all way to short

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Jun 20, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What I recommend is to measure the distance around all the pulleys and ask for that length belt when you get it. They can get a belt based on length. Keep in mind, you are changing the system, so make sure the new belt runs all the accessories properly.
Jun 23, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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