My ac is shot.

1996 GEO PRIZM
155,000 MILES
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RJV
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The freon must have leaked out. I can't take the ac unit off, can I just cut the belt so I don't have to worry about it since it goes over the tension wheel? Or is more stuff connected to that belt route?
Nov 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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FIXITMR
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shot meaning it's noisy? cant cut belt if it drives any other necessary accessories.
Nov 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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RJV
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I had already ripped out all those hoses that ran up from the AC unit. It looks like the inner belt runs around the ac unit, the main pulley and a tension wheel.
Nov 18, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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i was wondering why you want to cut belt? thats why i asked if it's noisy?
Nov 19, 2011 at 3:29 AM
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RJV
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No noise, but I bought the car with the AC not working. I don't want to worry about replacing the belt anymore and I would like to also see about taking the AC unit out to lighten the car weight to get better mileage.
Nov 19, 2011 at 8:01 AM
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ok, if there is nothing besides idler and compressor on that belt have at it. although in my opinion it is not going to save on mileage.
Nov 19, 2011 at 6:59 PM