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m_240sx · 05-22-2013, 04:27 PM

I was messing with my car (just bought) I noticed the AC belt isnt on the ac compressor. Do I need to put that belt back on or is it ok without it?

Edit: also this is whats got my questioning it. I know its ok without a belt but I can move the compressor up and down an inch or so. Thats whats got me worried. is that normal if you go beltless?

Mikester · 05-22-2013, 04:30 PM

Yep- perfectly normal. The AC compressor just sits in there loosely and is held in place by the magneto effect via the hypermatic flux capacitor.

m_240sx · 05-22-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikester

Yep- perfectly normal. The AC compressor just sits in there loosely and is held in place by the magneto effect via the hypermatic flux capacitor.

then I can go 83mph and time travel?

cotbu · 05-22-2013, 05:14 PM

In the future the speed limit is 85mph, so if your flux capacitor activates at 83mph, you'd time travel on your way to McDaniel's<---formerly known as McDonald's.

racepar1 · 05-22-2013, 05:16 PM

If your compressor moves, it is loose.

Don't be a dumbass (anymore), this is common sense...

96Turbo · 05-22-2013, 05:18 PM

it moves because that's how you put tension on the belt.

yes it's fine to not have a belt on it, but don't expect your a/c to work

racepar1 · 05-22-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 96Turbo

it moves because that's how you put tension on the belt.

Yeah, NO...

The A/C belt is tensioned by a tensioner pulley, NOT by moving the compressor. Even if it was tensioned by moving the compressor the bolts should STILL be tight and the compressor should STILL not move.

You should not be a dumbass (anymore) either...

cotbu · 05-22-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

yeah, no...

You should not be a dumbass (anymore) either...

...........................xd!

96Turbo · 05-22-2013, 05:27 PM

it's been a while since I've had an SR with AC, I forgot about the tensioner pulley.

thanks for keeping me in check haha

itsjustdaphne · 06-10-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Don't be a dumbass (anymore), this is common sense...

LOL, anymore.

05-22-2013, 04:27 PM	#1
m_240sx Join Date: May 2013 Location: W/S nc Age: 39 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AC belt needed or not? I was messing with my car (just bought) I noticed the AC belt isnt on the ac compressor. Do I need to put that belt back on or is it ok without it? Edit: also this is whats got my questioning it. I know its ok without a belt but I can move the compressor up and down an inch or so. Thats whats got me worried. is that normal if you go beltless?

05-22-2013, 04:30 PM	#2
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 53 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep- perfectly normal. The AC compressor just sits in there loosely and is held in place by the magneto effect via the hypermatic flux capacitor. __________________

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cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	In the future the speed limit is 85mph, so if your flux capacitor activates at 83mph, you'd time travel on your way to McDaniel's<---formerly known as McDonald's. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

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racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	If your compressor moves, it is loose. Don't be a dumbass (anymore), this is common sense...

05-22-2013, 05:18 PM	#6
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	it moves because that's how you put tension on the belt. yes it's fine to not have a belt on it, but don't expect your a/c to work

05-22-2013, 05:27 PM	#9
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	it's been a while since I've had an SR with AC, I forgot about the tensioner pulley. thanks for keeping me in check haha