Hi a quick question how to remove aircon?

[MADM4TT]

Hi a quick question on how to remove aircon?
I have a phase 1 172 sport and have removed the aircon completely how can I get around this belt wise?
Is it possible to put a smaller belt on it to avoid the aircon?
Sorry I am abit of a novice at all this but learning as I go along Thanks hope someone can help

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

There are air con delete kits available which have all the pulleys etc you need.

 

[MADM4TT]

Yes but as far as I know there £300 + if I could get a smaller belt to avoid the aircon pulley would this work out ?

 

[Daniel]

No.

If it worked like that, why would anyone buy a delete kit? :S

 

[Fletcher]

No.

If it worked like that, why would anyone buy a delete kit? :S

Good point..lol

 

[MADM4TT]

To make money of it lol

Surly there has to be another way around it ?

If not is it safe to run air con pulley but with no aircon attached e.x
Sorry here if I'm being abit optimistic

 

[clancy]

i doubt it else people would do that. i have seen people make aircon delet kits themselves, no idea what or how though

 

[Fletcher]

To make money of it lol

Surly there has to be another way around it ?

If not is it safe to run air con pulley but with no aircon attached e.x
Sorry here if I'm being abit optimistic

If that was the case, then someone would have already found a way around I'm sure.

 

[Daniel]

On my car, I have removed the PAS and the AC so i think thats a bit different.

I fitted a Renault 11 alternator bracket (£12 from renault) and a belt from the local motor factors for £5.

But if you're keeping the PAS, you will need to buy the proper kit. Don't forget that the kit comes with better, lighter pulleys.

 

[MADM4TT]

To be onnest mate I have not got the funds for a delete kit.
So it looks like no PAS it is then thanks for your help il Pm Daniel thanks

 

[Sean6545]

Just leave the commpressor on and leave the belt run alone.

 

[MADM4TT]

Just leave the commpressor on and leave the belt run alone.

Is this the setup u have done ?

 

[mx1_champ]

volvo bracket ( unsure on model ) and laguna ( 2.0) alternator

 

[mx1_champ]

Just leave the commpressor on and leave the belt run alone.

can do this, the compressor is only active when engaged.. so wont add to much drag when turned of

 

[MADM4TT]

I think this is my best system tbf for the time being.
As it will do untill I buy a delet kit

 

[Dan1587]

Just leave the commpressor on and leave the belt run alone.

I've always wondered this, surely like you say if its off their is minimal drag. Its just on its outer bearings instead of turning the compressor!

Does it really make that much difference to average Joe though?

 

[mx1_champ]

I've always wondered this, surely like you say if its off their is minimal drag. Its just on its outer bearings instead of turning the compressor!

Does it really make that much difference to average Joe though?

no, not really.. only when you start timing things and 10th's of a second count

 

[Dan1587]

I can see why people do it to track cars but not a daily!

Just get a cup surely?

 

[mx1_champ]

I can see why people do it to track cars but not a daily!

Just get a cup surely?

hes doing a conversion, so has the ph1 as a donor

 

[Dan1587]

hes doing a conversion, so has the ph1 as a donor

Ahhhhh, i'll read it next time!