tc97max

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Is there a way to remove the compressor for good. I have no condenser because I never replaced it after a reck and dont plan on replasing it so I don't care about not having ac. The reason I would like to take the compressor off is because it is making an annoying noise and I dont want it to lock up and mess things up. So I would like to just take it off and not have to worry about that happening my question is do I have to get a free spinning pully or smaller belt since the crank, alternator and compressor use the same one? I have heard of people taking them off for racing how do they do that?

dashan

You don't need to remove the compressor. Get a shorter belt and bypass the compressor. You might get some extra horse power at the wheel when bypassing it.

tc97max

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So leave the compressor there and get a shorter belt to go in front of it? What size? and I would like to take the compressor off anyway to take it appart and see whats wrong with it.

Maxima_Joe

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It's in the stickies and theres many threads about it. If you search you will find them. From memory it's a 36" belt.

tc97max

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How would using a smaller belt work anyway? would the belt touch it self at the tensioner? Any one done this before? have pics?

Maxima_Joe

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If you need help routing a belt you probably shouldn't attempt this. It goes on the same way the stock belt does it just doesn't go around the ac compressor pulley anymore.

Maxima_Joe

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I'll be nice. I just did a search which took less then a minute and it even has a picture.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....736&highlight=

tc97max

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Ok i searched and found some info. I don't need help routing a belt it just looked like it would not work with out a compressor because the alternater is above the tensioner but I guess it will work just didnt look right.

Turbobink

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I did it.

It's cake and the compressor stays put. I'm running with the compressor by-passed right now.

If you do the search you'll find a couple of belt lengths that will work.

Just be sure to be in that range of lengths.

tc97max

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thanks guy's compressor is off and 36in belt is on!

ajcool2

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I still need to replace my bearing. I just dont know how hard it is. Glad you got it on with no problem.

Turbobink

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that's easy too. no need to remove the compressor.

you will need a compressor clutch holding tool. http://www.autozone.com/R,NONAPP101/...ductDetail.htm

once the clutch disc is removed you'll need to take it to a machine shop to have the old bearing pressed out and the new one pressed in.

a new bearing is $35.00 to about $55.00 depending on the which compressor you've got. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=450&PTSet=A

FatalException

Hey, quick question.

I also need to bypass my A/C but I dont plan on removing it. Though I cant seem to find a 36" belt for my 98. On gates website it just shows me the regular 43" one that goes around everything. Would anyone happen to have a link?

SrgScott

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Just go to an auto store(o reilly, auto zone, pep boys) and ask them for a 36" belt. Then just put it on your max.

If you search for a belt for a specific vehicle(like our max) youre going to find the belt size that goes around everything to run all acceseries. So just go pick up a 36" belt.

And seriously? This thread is over 2 years old.

FatalException

Ah, ok, got it.

At least I used the search feature instead of starting a new thread = ]