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A/C Delete, what size belt?

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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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Default A/C Delete, what size belt?

probably going to be deleting my AC here pretty soon, but didnt know what size belt im gonna need?
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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From what I've seen it depends on which pulley you use (1LE, aftermarket, etc.). In my opinion, the best thing to do is to install the pulley, then measure the belt routing with a piece of string (or cloth tape measure), then buy 3 or 4 6-rib belts that are similar in length and see which one fits best, then return the others that don't fit.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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exactly what he said, Its the easiest method
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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if its the 1LE bracket, then u may retain the stock belt
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by monster81
If its the 1LE bracket, then u may retain the stock belt
Yep - and Autozone sells them cheap!
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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mine retains stock belt
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Yep - and Autozone sells them cheap!
When u go to autozone wat do u ask them for cuz i know the ppl working in these autozones are not all there at times?
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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I used the GM 1LE pulley and had to get a shorter belt. GM used 2 different sized pulleys on the A/C compressor, if you have the smaller pulley on your compressor you can use the stock belt. If you have the larger pulley like mine you need a belt that's 63.5".
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geeze i did it so long ago i cant even remember what size belt i used doh! i can't believe im now an old guy lol
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