3100 A/C Delete/Bypass Write-Up

[BXX]

Well, ive had a shot compressor for a while on my 96 CS. This summer I removed ALL the lines, leaving only the evap core (didnt feel like removing the dash again ), compressor, and condensor. I picked up the A/C bypass pulley kit from Napa. Ran me $36 Installation was a breeze. Best if the car was on a lift.

 

Part number through Napa is 600-1853. List price is $51.95, My shop discount made it $36.87

 

-Evacuate A/C system if not already done

-Remove serpentine belt, auto tensioner only needs a 3/8" drive ratchet

-Unbolt lines to compressor. Should be a 10mm bolt holding them on

-Cut, remove,ziptie the lines outta the way, do what you want with them. I just removed all of them

-Unplug electrical connection to the compressor, flat blade screwdriver works best

-Ziptie electical connector outta the way or cut it off and seal the ends

-Unbolt compressor from engine. 3 15mm bolts. I used air tools, but a 15mm deepwell and a ratchet works

-Drop compressor out, discard, pee on it, shoot it, do what you want with it

-Install bypass bracket and pulley unit with 3 15mm bolts

-Tighten securely

-Install serpentine belt, making sure its on the grooves correctly

-Start engine and run for 5 minutes, watching to make sure belt tracks right. Dont stand in its path if it flies off

-Turn off engine

-Retorque bypass unit bolts, making sure they are plenty snug

 

Now enjoy not having a noisy or seized compressor robbing you of power and gas mileage!!! I know mine was horrible!

 

Mine has been seized for about a year, its was pretty hard to turn it by hand on just the pulley. Trying to turn it with the clutch was almost impossible

[rockfangd]

nice. I did mine 2 years ago and i was afraid it was going to be shitty for design but it still works great. Also very easy to install

[98montels]

Do you know if they make one of these for a 4.6 northstar?