So, a while back I accidentally poked a hole in my A/C condenser. Whoops. Oh well, I never use it anyway. And I needed a new serpentine belt... Hang on a second, lets try an A/C delete!

Ok, so super simple. It took about 8 belts worth of trial and error slowly working our way down the sizes, but I finally got the right one to bypass the A/C and that now extra unnecessary pulley. I got a Duralast 700K7 which is CONSIDERABLY shorter than stock. It fits perfectly. I don't know if I will see any difference in gas mileage, I finished this literally 30 minutes ago. I'll update after a couple of tanks and we'll see one way or the other.

EDIT: looks like I never updated. Whoops. Anyway, results are in. As far as I remember there was no measurable difference in MPGs.

 

With or without ACE?

 

I wish I lived somewhere I could afford to go without AC.

 

Ah, forgot to say. This is without ACE. Just looking at the diagrams, I'd almost say that you could use the standard without ACE length and remove the pulley that doesn't do anything much. I did a diagram, I'd try re-routing following where I've drawn blue. Even if it's not the right length (should be really close), it will give you a good point to start at and work your way where you need to be for it to work.



That's what you've got windows for, Robert! Alabama summers aren't that bad.

 

I went ahead and did a diagram for the w/o ACE while I was at it.

 

Any measurable difference in fuel economy since bypassing the AC compressor?

 

Is the belt you listed in post 1 for no ACE and no AC?

 

Yea, the part number is for neither.

 

Hello, I'm about to replace my belt and my AC and condenser fans are both done so.....why the hell not?!
I wanted to double check the part# and make sure it actually fits properly. Also Any idea what vehicle that belt is for? Just in case I can't find that brand and reference the part #. Thanks for your help.

 

Yep, fits perfectly! I'm sitting in my idling truck right now with the same belt pictured above still installed. As for what it came off of, I have no idea, but you won't have any problem referencing the number. It's an AutoZone house brand part so it can definitely be referenced.