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S10salvation1 -> a/c removal (12/9/2005 2:33:20 AM)

I was looking for a way to remove the a/c compresser, replacing the serpentine belt with a smaller one and putting a new pulley on in place of the compresser. Where can i find an a/c delete kit or a pulley to put in place of the compresser?

  
swartlkk -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 5:54:41 AM)

What year and engine are we talking about? It makes a difference. I don't think that A/C became standard until 96-97. You probably wouldn't even need to use a delete pulley if your year had optional A/C. Just get the belt from the parts store that lines up w/o A/C.

S10salvation1 -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 11:49:40 AM)

its a 1998... im pretty sure a/c was standard

swartlkk -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 1:39:11 PM)

I'm pretty sure it was too, doesn't mean that the S10 also came standard with A/C. The belt that you will need is an 87" belt (stock w/ A/C is 95"). I don't know how the routing will go, but I'm searching for the answer for you.

swartlkk -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 1:43:59 PM)

Now, this may require you to change the front accessory mounting bracket, probably only the drivers side one.

It is possible that you may have to have someone make up an A/C delete pulley. I'll like you to one that is made for a Grand Prix, but you may be able to use it.

#1 = No A/C
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#2 = A/C
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Just because Blazers came standard with it does not mean that all vehicles that utilize the 4.3L came standard with it. I believe it was still an option on the S10s and the C/K1500's that came with the 4.3L.

S10salvation1 -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 1:46:59 PM)

I already have the smaller belt, but it doesn't clear the water pump pulley if i simply bypass the a/c compresser. It still has slack on it to so i def. need to put something in place of the compresser if i take it out. Theres a bolt hole underneath the a/c compresser where i think i can mount a pulley but im looking for an easier way then just going ot the junk yard and trying to find something that works.

S10salvation1 -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 1:49:47 PM)

Ya i figured the bolt hole was for the models w/o a/c i just need a pulley that fits there.

swartlkk -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 1:53:12 PM)

Doesn't get much easier than grabbing a pulley from a junker... Well, I suppose you could order a new pulley from a dealership...

S10salvation1 -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 2:03:30 PM)

Ya i figured the bolt hole was for the models w/o a/c i just need a pulley that fits there.

S10salvation1 -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 2:04:49 PM)

Ya but i cna't find hte pulley fro mthe dealerships all that comes up is the a/c compresser pulley, no a/c by pass pulleys.

swartlkk -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 2:06:51 PM)

For the time being, you could just leave the compressor in (lines all disconnected) and it shouldn't provide any more drag on the engine than a pulley would. When the A/C compressor clutch is disengaged (unless the bearing on the nose is froze up or otherwise damaged) it will act just like a normal pulley.

S10salvation1 -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 2:11:09 PM)

Ya maybe ill just do that for now until i can find the pulley for blazers w/o a/c.

swartlkk -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 2:26:16 PM)

You'd have to ask them for the drivers side top pulley for a say... '98 S10 4.3L without A/C. You've got to give them only the information that they need, LOL.

zero psi -> RE: a/c removal (12/9/2005 9:05:29 PM)

my 2.2l in my 01 somoma was easy. i just asked for a belt for non a/c, pulled out the compressor and it fit! to bad they cant all be that easy, huh?

megatrack -> RE: a/c removal (9/3/2007 8:48:07 AM)

(Sorry wrong place I have reposted in general tech help)
Hi,
I know this post is old but I do have 1 question about a/c removal:
After I remove the a/c and put the bypass pulley in what do I do with the hoses that are connected to the a/c can I just leave them there and put a tierap or I need a special cover for it?
Thanks
AJ

  

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