Changing alternator belt to by pass compressor

[samir805]

I bought 1993 camry/V6/XLE/AUTO. It constantly making growling noise. I am told by few ppl that its the compressor bearing. That may be the reason that my a/c is not working. Having said that, its expensive fix, so I want to get shorter alternator belt and avoid it to go over compressor pulley. My problem is that i don't have pulley diagram to figure out, if i could do that buy buying without a/c model v6 engine belt. Anyone who changed the belt in v6 camry may know the answer of my problem. Please reply before I spend worthless money to expensive garage.


Samir805

[samir805]

NO ONE REPLY.... Anyways I went ahead with my luck.... and guess what fortune favors the braves. I bought a shorter alternator belt wich is listed in parts book as w/o ac alternator belt. I loosen up the tensioner located infront and back side of alternator. Shake up a lil bit and the old belt is out. installed the new shorter one, only on main pulley and alternator (left compressor out) put the bolts back in place and thats all..The belt cost is $24 canadian + tax (15% rip off ,I love canada... lol)... so guys having problem with compressor and don't want to fix it. here is a cheap solution. This will also save out money on gas... lol...

Thanks for all the resonses....