Belt size??

[Cougar1Car]

I have a 96 Yukon that the ac compressor makes a terrible sound at times. Not always. I am looking and needing to replace the belt anyway so am looking to get a shorter belt that will not go around the ac compressor does anyone know the length to use and also possibly routing info?

Thanks in advance

Chris

 

[retorq]

I don't think you can do that, you need atleast a bypass for that pulley. Atleast that how it is in the pre 96 stuff ...

 

[SunlitComet]

you will have to fix the compressor assembly or or remove it and install a bypass pulley. there is no other option. sorry.

 

[Cougar1Car]

Is there an ac delete kit available that you guys know of?

 

[SunlitComet]

Dorman 34174 for the vortec engines.

 

[Cougar1Car]

My fan shroud has two different belt routing pics. One with and one without ac. Part store shows listings for two different belts as well, same one with and w/o ac.

 

[SunlitComet]

pic please. but if your have a/c get the delete kit if you need to get compressor out. and keep the routing.

 

[Cougar1Car]

I know it's been a few but here's the pic.

 

[SunlitComet]

because of the original installation setup you would need the a/c delte kit if you need to remove the compressor and a belt that still is built for an a/c equipped vehicle. i have never seen that bracket setup available that has the non a/c look like on the sticker you posted. no part number on it nor an illustration of the l31 engine without the compressor not originally installed. if it is just the a/c pulley system making the racket why not just replace the pulley/clutch assembly on the compressor?