Krevzi_mp3
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- 2001 Mazda Protege MP3
So my A/C compressor sounds like a coffee grinder, and since I never use it and don't have the money to replace it even if I did, I've been thinking of doing a compressor delete either using a shorter belt or removing the belt for the A/C and power steering systems all together. I could do it the hard way trying different belts with trial and error but that's what forums are for (whistle). So, my question is has anyone else done a compressor delete and if so which size belt did you use to run from the balancer to the power steering pump? Or if anyone has deleted that belt all together, how did it go and how does it feel without the power steering.
UPDATE: So I had an epiphany in the shop after I wrote this and some of the Protege 2.0L came without A/C and have a belt for just the power steering and crank. Anyone know if the orientation of the non-A/C belt is the same as the 2.0Ls with A/C. I only ask because i know on the 1.6Ls the power steering pump is closer to the crank and I haven't come across a 2.0L without A/C
UPDATE: So I had an epiphany in the shop after I wrote this and some of the Protege 2.0L came without A/C and have a belt for just the power steering and crank. Anyone know if the orientation of the non-A/C belt is the same as the 2.0Ls with A/C. I only ask because i know on the 1.6Ls the power steering pump is closer to the crank and I haven't come across a 2.0L without A/C
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