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removing a/c
Monday, November 13, 2006 1:51 PM
does anyone know what size belt you will need if you remove a/c with the ecotec motor?

Re: removing a/c
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:38 PM
uhhh, just go to the dealer and tell them you need the belt off an eco that has no ac



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Re: removing a/c
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1:31 AM
or you can get a piece of string, and wrap it around as if you were installing a new belt. Get it all nice and tight, then measure it, you'll then know what size belt you need.


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Re: removing a/c
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:10 AM
Acer wrote:uhhh, just go to the dealer and tell them you need the belt off an eco that has no ac


Tried that, according to the two dealers I've spoken with all ecotecs have a/c.

SpyhunteR wrote:or you can get a piece of string, and wrap it around as if you were installing a new belt. Get it all nice and tight, then measure it, you'll then know what size belt you need.


I'll give that a try, thanks.
Re: removing a/c
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:17 AM
pacrossbow - 61299 wrote:Tried that, according to the two dealers I've spoken with all ecotecs have a/c.


Not true.



Re: removing a/c
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:18 AM
i was debating on doing that when i drop the eco in. i'd rather have it off the car. less parts means cleaner bay, less spinning objects the better etc etc but wife wants ac.


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Re: removing a/c
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:13 AM
Yeah Jason I thought about removing my ac too but driving to those car shows in the summer is gonna kill.. You know how hot it gets here in the Midwest...!!!











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Re: removing a/c
Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:20 AM
sndsgood wrote:i was debating on doing that when i drop the eco in. i'd rather have it off the car. less parts means cleaner bay, less spinning objects the better etc etc but wife wants ac.


then you would never find the right 5 rib double sided belt that you need.






Re: removing a/c
Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:25 AM
Phlatcav wrote:
sndsgood wrote:i was debating on doing that when i drop the eco in. i'd rather have it off the car. less parts means cleaner bay, less spinning objects the better etc etc but wife wants ac.


then you would never find the right 5 rib double sided belt that you need.



there in lies the delima lol


i really dont mind not having ac when im driving around. now if im a work in work clothes or something id prefer to keep the car cool but out cruising i rarely use ac, its the wife that always has it on. i find it allot easier to drive with just the wind keeping me cool esp if im going to be outside all day long, going from a cold ac car out into the hot summer heat just seems to make it worse.


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Re: removing a/c
Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:13 AM
Phlatcav wrote:
sndsgood wrote:i was debating on doing that when i drop the eco in. i'd rather have it off the car. less parts means cleaner bay, less spinning objects the better etc etc but wife wants ac.


then you would never find the right 5 rib double sided belt that you need.


Are you saying it can't be done? I know one person who reoved it but he doesn't know what belt the shop used in its place.
Re: removing a/c
Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:34 AM
pacrossbow - 61299 wrote:
Acer wrote:uhhh, just go to the dealer and tell them you need the belt off an eco that has no ac


Tried that, according to the two dealers I've spoken with all ecotecs have a/c.


And according to all the dealerships I've talked to, there's no such thing as a Toyota Cavalier, there's no way an L67 will fit in a 3rd Gen, you can't disable the DRLs, and aftermarket intakes and exhaust will only hurt your motor.

Are these really the guys you want to take advice from? LOL...

Just go to Autozone, Advance, Napa, whatever, and tell them you need a belt for an Ecotec without A/C.




Re: removing a/c
Thursday, November 16, 2006 8:50 PM
I was able to locate a belt, thanks guys.
Re: removing a/c
Friday, November 17, 2006 6:24 AM
Maybe you could post the part number for those who are also removing their A/C?



Re: removing a/c
Friday, November 17, 2006 7:22 AM
sure thing, i found 2 at napa (one Napa brand and the other ?)...

Item #: PBH4050345 $8.59 Link

Item #: NBH25050345 $14.09 Link

One thing I found interesting is one is a hair longer than the other. Also, the with A/C belts, one is longer than the other. I'm buying the Napa one and will post the results when its installed (maybe a while before its installed though).
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