Serpentine belt replacement instructions needed

2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
151,074 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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KLUTTMAN
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I need to replace the serpentine belt and will be bypassing the A/C compressor. I need to know what length the serpentine belt should be and also need a diagram.
Jan 12, 2021 at 7:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached the diagram for you of the belt system.

In order to do this job, you need a 398K4 belt. There will not be much contact with the water pump and that concerns me.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-works

Roy
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Jan 12, 2021 at 8:15 AM
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KLUTTMAN
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The A/C compressor went bad and i can't afford a new one and also can't afford to be without a car. is there another way?
Jan 12, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Not many options. The compressor is the only thing run by the belt beside the water pump.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

I attached a compressor from rock auto. It is $172.00.

Roy
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Jan 12, 2021 at 8:36 AM