i want to leave my a/c and just use the shorter belt, does anyone know what size belt to use or the part number from a local autoparts store? i cant wait for the shipping from pfs.com

NAPA 25-060716. I still have this belt in my trunk. I used it this summer when my 99 9-3 launched its compresser. Got a used compresser unit from e-bay a few weeks later. It worked well.

thanks alot!

Is the shortbelt mod the way to delete the a/c compressor? anyone have any tips or anything. I am attempting this tomorrow. reason being my intercooler piping needs to be redone and I want to get rif of the a/c since i dont use it ever.

This belt number will delete the a/c compressor and the problematic middle pulley. I've been told that the 900 tensioner pulley is larger than the 9-3 tensioner pulley, so you might need a slightly larger belt.


Good Luck,
Eric

your results may vary

I used that belt on a 1998 Se, and it does not delete the idler pulley. It will delete the A/C, it also does not have enough tension and scweels the first ten minutes the car is on. I am going to bring it into the shop at work tomarrow and see what I can do about tension because for the first week or so it was fine.

I have the same problem with that belt squealing, What did you do to fix the problem Corn Cob. Thanks

This belt number will delete the a/c compressor and the problematic Middle pulley.


Good Luck,
Eric

your results may vary

Make that a slightly SMALLER belt. Take the 25-060716 number with you and buy the next one or two smaller belts, one should fit perfectly

That's what I was thinking of doing. I was just hoping he already had a right a belt number that allows you to bypass your A.C. but still use your center idler pully. I guess I'll have to do some seaching at napa. Thanks for the info

I have the same problem with that belt squealing, What did you do to fix the problem Corn Cob. Thanks

Yes I fixed it. It helps if you put in on the right way;oops:

ok guys, how easy is this and what sort of results did you see?

also quite interested!

I thought the belt was on the right way. I took it off and found it can go on a different way, The right way. No more squealing. Thanks corn cob for getting me to double check. I can fix and do about anything mechanical to these cars, but sometimes its the little things that get ya.

ok guys, how easy is this and what sort of results did you see?
It is easy if you look at a diagram and not do it from memory;oops: My A/C clutch was ingauging and disengauging when the A/C was off and causing a poor idle, so the result was a smooth idle. I would like to chuck all the A/C crap and put in some monster intercooler, plus I bet if you removed all the A/C stuff you would shave off at least 50 pounds.

That's what I did. I removed all the AC components. It does open up a little more room and weight. Probably not enough to make much of a difference.