Not using my A/C, should I remove the belt?

[Emission]

I have a love/hate relationship with my A/C. I love it when it works (after a R12 charge), but hate it when it doesn't (now) and when I don't need it (now). Right now, the compressor just sits there and spins (in idle) everywhere I go.

In a couple months, I am going to pay $$$ and get the leaks fixed and the system charged. In the meantime, does it hurt to remove the belt and save some wear and tear on the pulley?

[steven polaski]

Leave the belt and change over to the new stuff 134a it cost $ 5.00 a can so to fill your system should only cost fifteen dollars. You should change out your dryer when converting . You can also by some 134a with leak finder it is easy to do .

[MovOvr1]

I ended up removing mine all together (system was already empty). Removed the compressor, belt, cooler on deck lid, capped and tied back the lines. I still have the parts for the next owner, but it freed up alot of room in the engine bay.

Brian
79 930

[nostatic]

rip all the crap out. it'll never work for very long anyway.

[Emission]

Originally posted by nostatic
rip all the crap out. it'll never work for very long anyway.

(You see... the working A/C keeps the wife happy.)