2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
174,000 MILES
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CRABS
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a/c clutch going bad can i replace belt with one from same car with out a/c and leave a/c unit on car and unplug electric with doing any harm to motor
Nov 12, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, not on your car because the pulley locations will cause the belt to rub.
Nov 12, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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KRAMLER92
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you can buy a bypass pulley and take the entire a/c compressor out and run the belt as normal just use the bypass pulley instead. you can get one for around $35. Otherwise eventually the Clutch will rub and make a loud squealing noise as the clutch is rubbing (you will see metal shavings under the a/c clutch).
Dec 7, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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KRAMLER92
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I apologize I do not believe you can use a bypass pulley for the 2005 sunfire. I forgot about the year.
Dec 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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A/C bypass pulleys are only offered by one company and only for certain applications and at this time, they do not offer one for this vehicle.
Dec 7, 2012 at 12:13 PM