So I searched on all the forums I know and I even tried “Google” but to every end I could not find any info on AC delete or bypass. I saw questions asked about it but no one answered the question. If you want to temporary delete/bypass your AC, what do you do?
Recently my AC compressor took a dump and seized up. I was in a bind cause I needed to drive the car right away and I didn’t want to pay $375-400 to buy a compressor locally, plus the cost of added fees for installation and recharging. What if you’re on a road trip and this happens?
Here is a quick fix:
I took the original belt off and routed it around the pulleys with the exception of the A/C pulley, and terminated it at the top of the power steering pump. What I ended up with was the excess in a big loop. Using a Sharpie I made a line across on both sides of the belt where they met on top of the P/S pulley. I stretched the belt out and measured from line to line. The distance was 14 ½”. I now needed a belt that was 14 ½” shorter than the original. I went to Auto Zone and found the part number of the original belt which was Duralast 700K7. I figuired out that the “700” in the part number refers to the length (if cut, from end to end) of the belt which is 70.0” and the “K7” refers to the number of grooves. If you squeeze the belt at 2 ends to make it flat and measure then of course you will get 35”. I then looked for a belt with the part # 555K7 which will be 55 ½”, 7-groove. I found Duralast part # 555K6. It measured 27 3/4" x 2 and was 1 groove less but that was not a problem. It worked great!
my .02 is that you should go with a reputable company, seeing as how endlinks do get quite stressed under spirited/hard driving. Also, as far as adjustability is concerned... what is the real reason for that? My non-adjustable Moogs work fine with my drop and the TL-S sway bar.
I agree with a reputable company and all but I was not trying to pay $170 for a set of end links. I was just trying to see what my options were as opposed to the crappy stock ones. I don't need the adjustability but I think it will come into play on lowered cars. I used the Moog ones on my rear TL-S bar so I have no problem with those as well. I've also had ST ones on my EF civic since '95 and the Powerlink / AWR ones seems to be the same kind/design. Just trying to find new avenues guys, not doubting anyone! I think I will try the AWR ones and see how that turns out.
I need to borrow a dremel for a few hours to cut my bumper for my Inspire fogs. It shouldn't be more than a few hours, but I may not be able to return it that same day etc.
I need it sometime in the next few weeks, but I'm just throwing this out there hoping someone local will let me borrow it. I'm assuming it comes with bits to cut, and I'll replace anything I damage (which I won't).
If you can help me out let me know and I'll hit you up when I need to use it.
Thanks in advance guys!
Did you get this sorted??
Borrowed one from a friend today actually. I just need to go buy some bits for it since all his are worn out.
I need to borrow a dremel for a few hours to cut my bumper for my Inspire fogs. It shouldn't be more than a few hours, but I may not be able to return it that same day etc.
I need it sometime in the next few weeks, but I'm just throwing this out there hoping someone local will let me borrow it. I'm assuming it comes with bits to cut, and I'll replace anything I damage (which I won't).
If you can help me out let me know and I'll hit you up when I need to use it.
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