how to disconnect the ac belt???

[xafbx]

i have my ac on my car,
i just done use it atl all even if its summer
i just roll down my windows and thats it,
hahaha
yea soo i was reading
if i just disconect the belt would that do anything bad to my car?
and would it add hp,
or a better pull?

[GearBangnAccord]

just take the whole unit out completely if u dont need it but drain the freon 1st

[Davetazman]

i have my ac on my car,
i just done use it atl all even if its summer
i just roll down my windows and thats it,
hahaha
yea soo i was reading
if i just disconect the belt would that do anything bad to my car?
and would it add hp,
or a better pull?

better have a belt to run the alt

[benji]

i have my ac on my car,
i just done use it atl all even if its summer
i just roll down my windows and thats it,
hahaha
yea soo i was reading
if i just disconect the belt would that do anything bad to my car?
and would it add hp,
or a better pull?

You can take that belt off and replace it with one that is shorter so it will only run the Alt (just get a belt for an LX? I think, the base model accord that didn't come with AC. Or just say an alt belt for an accord without AC). You might see some benefits in power from that, because the AC is some drag on the motor. Really, though, if the AC isn't on there isn't very much drag.

You don't have to take the whole thing off if you don't want to, which is really quite a bit of work. The only reason you would want to is to remove the weight. The compressor is not even 20 lbs. so it isn't really worth it in my opinion.

[xafbx]

yea i was just wondering,
but where does the other short belt would go to?

[Father Time]

yea i was just wondering,
but where does the other short belt would go to?

There are only 2 belts.

1) Power steering (if equipped)
2) A/C belt that also loops around the Alt.

[xafbx]

well my car has power steering and it has the ac belt around it,
but i need a short belt to just run it around the alt. right?
and if i disconnect the ac belt and buy a short one,
where would i run the other one from?

[C91BLX7]

When the A/C isn't on (clutch disengaged) it doesn't have much drag on the engine.

Just keep it.

[benji]

well my car has power steering and it has the ac belt around it,
but i need a short belt to just run it around the alt. right?
and if i disconnect the ac belt and buy a short one,
where would i run the other one from?

The AC and Alt are on the same belt, the Power Steering has it's own belt. Different number of ribs. So, you'd keep the same PS belt, and get a shorter Alt belt. Just tell the parts place to get an alternator belt for an Accord without AC.

[acc0rd_adicti0n]

so the 93 lx model doesnt have ac??? cause i got a 93 ex and i took off everything that went to the ac except the compressor and i didnt take it off cause i didnt know wut size belt to get

[benji]

so the 93 lx model doesnt have ac??? cause i got a 93 ex and i took off everything that went to the ac except the compressor and i didnt take it off cause i didnt know wut size belt to get

I can't remember if it is the LX or the DX. AC was an option on the base models. Usually they will ask if you have AC or not, so just say no and they will get you the right one.

[Losiracer2]

well since the DX is lower than the LX, I'd assume its that model. But if you want to remove ALL the A/C components, its about a 55lb weight savings. Compressor, lines, etc.

[JunkLX]

i'd suggest leaving all the components for the a/c on the car and just bypass it with a new belt for your engine without a/c, like benji said. honestly, the little bit of weight from the condenser and all the lines and everything won't really make a difference. plus if you ever go to sell your car, it'd be nice to still have that a/c on there, it might help you get more out of it.

[acc0rd_adicti0n]

i'd suggest leaving all the components for the a/c on the car and just bypass it with a new belt for your engine without a/c, like benji said. honestly, the little bit of weight from the condenser and all the lines and everything won't really make a difference. plus if you ever go to sell your car, it'd be nice to still have that a/c on there, it might help you get more out of it.

good thing i dont plan on sellin her

[cp[mike]]

the pulley spins freely when the a/c is turned off, so i cant see removing it as a benefit. its very useful (for driving daily), doesnt weigh very much, and only causes drag when you want it to. and it helps defrost the windshield and keep you cool on those HOT days when for some reason you need to have your windows closed.