i hope this is posted in the right section, for some reason i cannot open the advanced tuning section......my ? is can you run a/c without your power steering pump on the car and what is the belt size i need if it is possible.....all help appreciated-thanks! i have a 97 gs

You could, might have a problem with tensioning it though. Not sure on belt size, measure it, and go to Napa, and let them know how long you need.

yea thats what i was was thinking

i may just bolt the compressor on and use a string to wrap around the pulleys and get a belt that size, and just fight the belt on there......

i dont know what else to do, i might just put power steering back on, has anyone else ran a/c and no p/s

hey man I know you are getting all your AC stuff from me....I can hook you up with some of the PS stuff as well if you need it I also have an idea on how you could tension the compressor without the use of the tensioner pulley

i was thinking about putting the power steering on but i dont really want it...it hasnt been used in almost 2 years so i dont know how it is gonna work out....if i do put it on i am gonna need ALL the hoses for the power steering.....i hope i can get by without it

you might be able to get those hoses pretty cheap, I don't know if they are just standard hoses, or if there is something in there, you still run a regular power steering rack?

yep its the stock rack......the pump and lines were just removed a while back

You should be okay to run the AC with a custom belt. Not custom made, but just picked out custom from the rack. I'm thinking you can use a pry bar to apply tension to the belt via the AC compressor, then lock it down tight.

Definitely keep an eye out for the PS lines and hoses, though, as it really makes a difference in parking. Variable with engine speed, you know. It's practically non-existent on the highway.

Originally posted by DR1665
I'm thinking you can use a pry bar to apply tension to the belt via the AC compressor, then lock it down tight.

Pretty much what I was thinking. I wasn't sure, so I didn't suggest it.

thanks i will let yall know how it turns out.....i may end up selling it for 1500 bucks

isn't the ac compressor just bolted straight to the block via a bracket? no adjustment? I'd think you'd have to shim it to get it to hold tension

that was idea i had in mind