Is it Safe to Remove the AC Compressor Belt?
12-09-2021, 01:58 PM
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Is it Safe to Remove the AC Compressor Belt?
Hello,
Whenever I start my RX8 I notice there is smoke coming from my AC Compressor Belt. I believe either the the AC Compressor or it's clutch is bad. I'll fix this eventually, but was wondering if it was safe to just remove the AC Compressor Belt (NOT the water pump belt) and drive the car in the meantime? I live in Florida, so I don't need AC now in the winter. I just want to make sure this belt isn't driving anything else important.
Thanks.
Whenever I start my RX8 I notice there is smoke coming from my AC Compressor Belt. I believe either the the AC Compressor or it's clutch is bad. I'll fix this eventually, but was wondering if it was safe to just remove the AC Compressor Belt (NOT the water pump belt) and drive the car in the meantime? I live in Florida, so I don't need AC now in the winter. I just want to make sure this belt isn't driving anything else important.
Thanks.
12-09-2021, 02:04 PM
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12-09-2021, 02:06 PM
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Removing it would be safe. If anything its safer than driving it with it still on there, if the compressor ended up seizing and the belt gives way, you dont want to risk it breaking or knocking off your alternator and water pump drive belt. Replace your AC compressor and AC belt and AC tensioner pulley when you get it all repaired.
12-09-2021, 02:10 PM
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Removing it would be safe. If anything its safer than driving it with it still on there, if the compressor ended up seizing and the belt gives way, you dont want to risk it breaking or knocking off your alternator and water pump drive belt. Replace your AC compressor and AC belt and AC tensioner pulley when you get it all repaired.
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