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running with compressor off
i had my a/c compressor rebuilt last year (dont ask me why i did) and have a warranty which is still good. however, the mechanic at the shop told me that i wouldn't be able to run the car with the compressor and compressor belt off the car. i dont believe this is true. the pulley has been changed to the one piece/lightened at motorsport. and i'd prefer to still drive the car while the compressor is in...re-rebuild.
would there be any damage/problems with running the car with the compressor and compressor belt off?
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no infact you can get better gas milage doing that
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- John ASE certified Master Tech W/ X1 Twin City Fleet repair, St. Paul, MN need work done? Have tools will travel
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Just make sure the hoses are tied down from flopping around.
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oh and there is tape around them to that no dirt gets in the system
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- John ASE certified Master Tech W/ X1 Twin City Fleet repair, St. Paul, MN need work done? Have tools will travel
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Yeah, you should have no problem running without a compressor. A lot of Legacy guys remove theirs because they don't need them or want them. You can even use the stock crank pulley. In your case, do what was said above;
Remove compressor Tie down tubes Cover them so they don't inhale anything Remove accessory belt Just be careful that you don't try to turn on the A/C system or bad things could happen (ie. don't use the auto temp system and don't turn on the defrost).
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What the heck would that hurt?? Just because the compressor field goes bad (hypothetically) the rest of the system should go up in smoke?
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