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Question: Can I replace the serpentine belt instead of the A/C Compressor installed and how?

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HelpMeOutPlez, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Fargo, ND, January 28, 2011, 01:34
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The mechanic said he would have to replace the whole A/C compressor and belt(serpintine?). I don't have the $615 and am in desperate need of repairing my car soon. He says he can also install a bypass kit that would run around the same amount as just replacing the A/C compressor. He also says that I better not drive it. I'm wondering if its possible to just replace the serpintine belt on it without hooking it up the A/C and how?

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    DaveJHM January 29, 2011, 01:23
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    I'm guessing the AC compressor has failed and cannot continue to be turned by the belt. The only way to get past this is to replace the compressor or to substitute the bypass kit instead. Sorry about your difficulty.

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