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tylerh86
04-17-2009, 06:45 PM
I have a 2003 MSP and my ac dont work i was wondering if any one new how to delete the ac compressor
Outlawstar98
04-17-2009, 09:05 PM
so u just want to get rid of it???
SeR_Cyclops
04-17-2009, 09:42 PM
take it off and get a smaller belt also you could take out your condesor and the ac lines.
tylerh86
04-18-2009, 01:50 AM
Yeah it dont work there is a hole in one of the lines and i was just wondering if anyone has done it our heard of a way. would i cause any problems getting a smaller belt
JCell
04-18-2009, 02:15 AM
im should be doing this soon

seems like a simple job.... just leave the box inside the car to keep some sort of air circulation

also, the belt from the lx with no ac fits (BrianMP5T supplied this info)
ForceFed
04-18-2009, 02:21 AM
Or.....
Wait for it.....



You could just Fix it......

Theres a concept.
SleepyMSP
04-18-2009, 02:41 AM
Or.....
Wait for it.....



You could just Fix it......

Theres a concept.

Never thought of that before....should try that next time something breaks (friday)
JCell
04-18-2009, 10:22 AM
that stuff never works...
tylerh86
04-18-2009, 06:50 PM
i know i could just fix it i was wondering if anyone had done it. I was just thinking how much more power that would free up with our the ac pulley
dmention7
04-18-2009, 06:58 PM
It wouldn't free up much power since the AC compressor is on a clutch that only engages when the AC is on. What you would gain is only the reduction in rotating mass off the pulley itself, and about 60 pounds in total mass from the front end--I believe that's about the total weight of the compressor, condenser, and refrigerant lines. You'd also get a little extra room behind the bumper for a FMIC, and maybe slightly better airflow across the radiator.

If it were me, I'd be inclined to remove it all. For how infrequently I use the AC, I doubt it would be worth the cost of repairs. Depends on your climate though, I suppose...
junya1985
04-18-2009, 07:02 PM
what line do you need? i just took my a/c out
tylerh86
04-18-2009, 07:12 PM
u just took out your ac what belt did you use to go around the power stearing pump
zuku26
08-10-2009, 03:55 PM
what Year LX is this belt from. I have been under the impression that all 2.0's came with AC and that the belt must be off a 1.8???
Anyone have a part number for the NON AC belt that will work?
zuku26
08-10-2009, 06:46 PM
According to KBB.com
the 03 Protege 2.0 DX came without AC. I'm going to go check it out now