2000 XJ AC bypass?

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XJ-wrecks

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Jun 9, 2005

• #1

Hello again!

My friends XJ AC compressor clutch bearing is not in good health... He really doesn't care about the AC and he's interested in bypassing the AC altogether. His XJ has no mods it's completely stock.

Is it possible or has anyone done this??
A shorter belt??
Belt re-route??
Is there a bolt-on kit??

Thanks,
Rex - (and Chad thanks you too),

 

RichP

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Effort, Pa

• Jun 9, 2005

• #2

We rolled a 97TJ this winter and it's 2.5L had A/C. We just removed the compressor, dryer, lines, evaporator as the grill was crushed anyway and got a shoter belt. Went right in, no extra idlers or anything else.

 

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XJ-wrecks

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Jun 9, 2005

• #3

Thanks for the super quick reply RichP!

Could you suggest a method to determine the belt length needed?

Thanks again,
Rex

 

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buffalomatt350

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Manchester, MI

• Jun 9, 2005

• #4

The guy I bought my 98 XJ from had this exact issue. He ended up bungeeing the compressor with the lines on it off to the side, and ordered a bypass pulley from the dealership to bolt in where the compressor went.

 

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JoBo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Columbus, Ohio

• Jun 9, 2005

• #5

Guys, the AC compressor's clutch can be replaced without loosing the charge and still in the car. I've got a 93 VW Eurovan and this is a common problem with them. If you let it go too long it will eventually tear up the insides though. It's a Sanden compressor and if you go to their sight you can download/prind the manual in PDF format.
http://www.sanden.com/

JoBo

 

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XJ-wrecks

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Jun 10, 2005

• #6

Thanks guys!