ylfotevoli

The AC compressor is bypassed on my car (disconnected from belt). What should I be doing to the compressor to keep it maintained?

~Thanks

Arsenal

From what I remember, just taking the belt off doesn't create that much more power, probably like 2 or 3 at most.

Padawan

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I think it's closer zero, at least when the A/C is switched off, since there is a clutch mechanism that essentially allows the pulley to spin freely.

As for what should be done to preserve the system, I would reinstall the belt and switch the A/C on periodically to keep things properly lubricated.

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

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As for what should be done to preserve the system, I would reinstall the belt and switch the A/C on periodically to keep things properly lubricated. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed. The A/C should be cycled at least once a month to keep the oil mixed & all the parts lubed. This is why a lot of people find their A/Cs went bad during the winter months on older cars.

ylfotevoli

Cool, thanks