What size belt??? Options

[Davesceli]

My a/c pump has gone bad and needs to be replaced but i dont have the cash for it yet. so i was thinking i could change the belt for one thats smaller, and bypass the ac pump completely. Does any know what size belt i should use if its even possible

[Gary]

Could you just stop using the A/C and leave the belt like that?
Or does it make noise?

This post has been edited by Gary: Jan 25, 2007 - 2:35 PM

[playr158]

3s and 5s might be close i'm not sure but this is how DEF did it on his 3s
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=36671

[Davesceli]

Yeah it makes a helluva lot of noise especially past 3000rpm. Its an annoying whine that only gets louder as i step on it.

[jc47]

The ST has a separate belt for the AC, is the GT all one belt? What you can do is get one of those flexible tape measures that are usually used for sewing/alterations, and wrap it around the pulleys just like you want the belt to run. You'll then have to round off the measurement to a standard belt size. Pay attention to where the adjustment is to ensure that you have a little room in either direction.

[mycelicagt]

well what i did was i went to napa and asked them if they have a belt for a 5sfe without ac and they do but they didnt have it in stock so he got me what was the closest to it and it works fine, but you will have to take the ac pump out cuz it will get in the way and will more than likely tear up the new belt

[mneal2_92788]

i have this same prob, so i am going to go w/o it for now, and when i have teh money for a new a/c compressor(summer likely) then ill put it on