1999 Dodge Stratus AC Compressor

1999 DODGE STRATUS
180,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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I would like to install a smaller serpentine belt that will bypass the ac compressor so I can drive my vehicle. The bearings on the ac pulley need to be replaced and I don't have the time or money to do so. What is the correct size belt I would need to bypass the ac compressor?
Jun 2, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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check with an autoparts as it may need some modifications as well.
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:31 AM
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I've tried to get 2 serpentine belt options for it but they both incorporate the ac compressor making them too long for what I would like to do. How would I go about getting an accurate measurement to obtain a smaller belt?
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:38 AM
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you might try a string bypassing the compressor and see if you can get a belt close enough. if idler pulley moves a bit that would good otherwise you'll have to try to stretch it or take a bolt out of alternator then move alternator and restretch it. but you don't want it to tight.
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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Awesome I will give this a try Sir....Thanks for you help and time.
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:45 AM