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Vehicle & Technical => Jeep => Topic started by: Green Jeep on May 21, 2009, 21:48:52

Title: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: Green Jeep on May 21, 2009, 21:48:52

Hi,

I have a 1993 4.0 Cherokee and since the AC isn't worth looking at and I need a new serpentine belt I wondered if I cut not go around it and save the drag?

Any idea's on size and if it is possible? I have tried the belt for my 1993 Wrangler (non AC) but that is way to sort.

Thanks in advance Maf

Title: Re: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: dxmedia on May 22, 2009, 08:16:36

Why not fit an inline oiler and convert the air con pump to onboard air?

http://muddyfrontera.co.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=On_board_air_-_aircon_compressor

very simple to do.

Title: Re: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: Green Jeep on May 22, 2009, 16:03:21

Already got a air compressor, nice info though, just thought removing the AC pump would remove drag and aid performance, plus I've had a AC pump seize and shred the belt, so since it's no use....

Title: Re: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: The Smiths on May 22, 2009, 23:42:20

The AC pump is not connected all the time - only when the AC clutch kicks in

Title: Re: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: Green Jeep on May 24, 2009, 11:48:05

Quote from: The Smiths on May 22, 2009, 23:42:20

The AC pump is not connected all the time - only when the AC clutch kicks in

Yeah, but it's still dragging, it was an idea from one of the other guys

Title: Re: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: Bishops Finger on May 24, 2009, 23:46:09

Maf...stick a post on Birtys....you'll get help there as well ;)

Title: Re: Serpentine belt cutting out the AC pump
Post by: Green Jeep on June 25, 2009, 10:09:34

Quote from: Bishops Finger on May 24, 2009, 23:46:09

Maf...stick a post on Birtys....you'll get help there as well ;)

Thanks BF, just done, they know there stuff there eh? Happy days, Maf