wanted to know if it is safe to bypass the a/c compressor with a smaller belt?

1993 BUICK REGAL
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i have a 1993 buick regal limited and my a/c clutch is going out and freezing up, can i run the car by bypassing the a/c compressor with a smaller belt? Will it harm the engine?
Aug 14, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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The question is, will the new routing cause the belt to touch anything? If not, you will be OK. Some routings won't allow that.
Aug 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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dperez243....not sure about answer from Wrenchtech? Is it ok or is it not? your response is "if not, you will be OK. Some routings won't allow that. Will this car allow it or not? Please clarify answer.

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Aug 14, 2012 at 8:26 PM
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Maybe I could have been more specific if you had posted an engine size.
Aug 14, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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dperez243...Sorry, the buick has a 3.6L v6 and its a limited edition vehicle.
Aug 14, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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No such engine. Either 3.8 or 3.1
Aug 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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dperez243.....3.8, should check spelling before sending.
Aug 14, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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It order to do that one you would have to purchase an idler pulley that would mount in place of the compressor to maintain the belt routing. Dormon makes the idlers to eliminate compressors for many vehicles but you would have to check if one is available for that car. http://www.dormanproducts.com/
Aug 14, 2012 at 10:08 PM