integranator

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A while ago i decided on taking the power steering belt off so i could can some more hp (I know i know) And now i can't find the belt, so i just run with out it. Also, a while back-- maybe december-- I was doing some check ups on my teg, and saw my ac belt was shredded, and didn't have time to get a new belt put on, so i just cut it off. Is there any problems with out running the ac belt, or the powersteering belt for a long period of time??

Rory Breaker

I ran no AC belt for a long time, and continue to do so. Over the past 1.5yrs, Ive had AC for maybe 2 months I didnt notice any adverse affects.

As for PS, its not the recommended way to remove the PS since the fluid still should be distributed, but a lot of people have ran it for a long time...eventually, you will run into a problem though and should convert to manual steering if thats what you prefer.

real9999

I ran without a power steering belt for close to a year. Some of my ps hoses are swollen near the ends, but none of them are leaking. And yes, Honda fluid. There MIGHT be a link...

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Tom

Rtzx9r

those who do not use the A/C at least once a month over time develop refrigerant leaks and thus no more a/c.

There is minimal resistance on the car when the belt is on, unless the clutch is engaged because it is just acting as a pulley. (a/c clutch)

Armed Ferret

i plan on eventually removing the a/c system altogether (FFGeoff goodness ); as of yesterday i now have a manual steering rack swapped in and nearly all the components (save for a couple lengths of p/s line that are sandwiched down in there pretty tight) removed--including p/s pump, rack, and reservoir, along with, as i said, most of the lines.

i've never enjoyed my car more.

deepgreengsr

take the ps and ac out. They are heavy. And they are in the wrong place... the front.