Jerry G Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just pulled in to overnight near Page AZ. Checked engine oil and found the smaller engine belt loose. Can see missing bolt. Wondering if this is the dash ac compressor on top right side of engine and would it be OK to drive it if I just take it off and drive to Page 12 miles to get a bolt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klcdenver Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 That is your A/C compressor. See if you can tie wrap the belt secure so it is clear of pulleys until you can get a bolt. That is your tension adjustment for the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito.a Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 If it's the outside belt, pull it off for now. I'd also get some PB Blaster and spray it on the adjuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry G Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 25 minutes ago, klcdenver said: That is your A/C compressor. See if you can tie wrap the belt secure so it is clear of pulleys until you can get a bolt. That is your tension adjustment for the belt. Thanks. I'll take the belt off. 6 minutes ago, vito.a said: If it's the outside belt, pull it off for now. I'd also get some PB Blaster and spray it on the adjuster. I haven't used dash ac in 14 years would be afraid to even try it. Is it ok to just take and leave it off. I do use dash heat and defrost occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klcdenver Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 It has nothing to do with heat or the blower so you can leave belt off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito.a Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 The A/C compressor is used for defrost mode to dehumidify. However, if you haven't used it for 14 years chances are the seals have dried and the R-134 refrigerant has leaked out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Donohue Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 How exactly do you tighten the A/C compressor belt? Mine is on, and spins fine, but is very very loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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