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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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=

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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.

 

Ah, ok, got it.

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