Belt replacement?

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Thinking ahead to when the AC doesnt work.

Is there a belt which will run just the water pump and the alternator without the AC compressor?

Is that possible?

Or does the compressor have to be driven along with everything else.

Thanks!

When the A/C compressor seized on my '97 Chevy Cavalier and I didn't want to put any more money into the car, they do make a replacement pulley that fits in the same spot as the compressor and the same serpentine belt works for it. Not sure if they have a similar pulley for the Yaris though.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

When the A/C compressor seized on my '97 Chevy Cavalier and I didn't want to put any more money into the car, they do make a replacement pulley that fits in the same spot as the compressor and the same serpentine belt works for it. Not sure if they have a similar pulley for the Yaris though.

The Cav probably needed a pulley in that location for belt routing. The Yaris comes with or without AC, so the $16 no-AC belt is an easy fix.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

When the A/C compressor seized on my '97 Chevy Cavalier and I didn't want to put any more money into the car, they do make a replacement pulley that fits in the same spot as the compressor and the same serpentine belt works for it. Not sure if they have a similar pulley for the Yaris though.

Wow thats a great idea by Chevy. Consumer orientated thinking.

Gald the Yaris doesnt need it though..

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Wow thats a great idea by Chevy. Consumer orientated thinking.

Yes! Really shocked considering it's GM. Or they knew that the compressor wouldn't last long past 3 years. :)