1999 Dodge Stratus AC Compressor

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE STRATUS
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
I would like to install a smaller serpentine belt that will bypass the ac compressor so I can drive my vehicle. The bearings on the ac pulley need to be replaced and I don't have the time or money to do so. What is the correct size belt I would need to bypass the ac compressor?
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 AT 8:53 AM

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Tiny
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Check with an autoparts as it may need some modifications as well.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 AT 9:31 AM
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I've tried to get 2 serpentine belt options for it but they both incorporate the ac compressor making them too long for what I would like to do. How would I go about getting an accurate measurement to obtain a smaller belt?
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 AT 9:38 AM
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You might try a string bypassing the compressor and see if you can get a belt close enough. If idler pulley moves a bit that would good otherwise you'll have to try to stretch it or take a bolt out of alternator then move alternator and restretch it. But you don't want it to tight.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 AT 9:41 AM
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Awesome I will give this a try Sir. Thanks for you help and time.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 AT 9:45 AM

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