AC belt rips off again
11-23-2007, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
Hey Eazzzzy, wouldn't technically the car be a bit faster with no belt?
Windows may Fog if the air is warm AND moist (an A/C is a dehumidifier)
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11-23-2007, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
Are you kidding ??? If not... No not really, there is a relay that kicks out the compressor Clutch in WOT. Plus--the A/C needs to cycle to, 1) reduce humidity and 2) to keep the compressor seals lubed
Windows may Fog if the air is warm AND moist (an A/C is a dehumidifier)
Windows may Fog if the air is warm AND moist (an A/C is a dehumidifier)
11-23-2007, 07:37 PM
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hey, so how long could I drive without the belt? Is it gonna damage anything? Its cold here and I turned on my heater/ac and it seemed to work and blow fine...sorry if my ? seem a little ignorant but am a complete noob in this department...thanks
11-23-2007, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sean1967
A deep groove pully would help if you find the belts aren't loose, but make sure you don't have another mount bolt loose somewhere....if you do you will just start breaking things if you put a deep groove pully on.
A deep groove pulley is for v-belts, the z takes a serpentine.
11-23-2007, 07:52 PM
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Super .....not stupid. The A/C removal is for a weight savings---Though what amount I dont consider worth much. If the clutch is not engaged, then there is no power drain to speak of
And Gabe ---as I said --Even with the heater on the A/C will cycle so as to dehumidify the air mainly for your defroster. You can run with out the belt for as long as you want, but in time ur compressor seals will dry and leak
And Gabe ---as I said --Even with the heater on the A/C will cycle so as to dehumidify the air mainly for your defroster. You can run with out the belt for as long as you want, but in time ur compressor seals will dry and leak
11-23-2007, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
Super .....not stupid. The A/C removal is for a weight savings---Though what amount I dont consider worth much. If the clutch is not engaged, then there is no power drain to speak of
And Gabe ---as I said --Even with the heater on the A/C will cycle so as to dehumidify the air mainly for your defroster. You can run with out the belt for as long as you want, but in time ur compressor seals will dry and leak
And Gabe ---as I said --Even with the heater on the A/C will cycle so as to dehumidify the air mainly for your defroster. You can run with out the belt for as long as you want, but in time ur compressor seals will dry and leak
11-23-2007, 08:16 PM
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I was rushed earlier----The pulley on the compressor just free wheels untill the cluch on it is engaged electromagnetically. It then will cycle on and off dependent on need and internal Pressures. There is a circuit that deactvates the clutch on WOT so you dont throw a belt AND so you get full engine power output (No Drag)
The spinning shaft in the compressor keeps the seal lubed. If you leave it sitting to long --The seal will get a flat spot that is a potential for a leak ---Its not sensible to replace the seal ---you really need then to replace the compressor
The spinning shaft in the compressor keeps the seal lubed. If you leave it sitting to long --The seal will get a flat spot that is a potential for a leak ---Its not sensible to replace the seal ---you really need then to replace the compressor
12-28-2007, 02:03 PM
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Ok so my new Nissan belt ripped off again. It's pissing me off. Nissan is telling me that i'm hitting past redline? I did accidently hit my rev limiter last night while driving aggressively. I just got the car back from some other things installed on my car. can this be right? Maybe Eazzzzzzy has an explanation for this. All i know is belts are getting expensive.
12-28-2007, 03:35 PM
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The belt shouldn't tear off because you hit the rev limiter. There is something else your missing, I would check the entire belt area for signs of rubbing.
12-28-2007, 03:52 PM
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there is no play in any tensioner or pulley itself. They all rotate freely(not too fast but not too slow). Nissan thought my pulley was seized but that wasn't the case.
12-28-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaKiller
I've never had them rip off but the last time i changed them they were pretty well ate up. I suppose if they went any longer they could have snapped. Easy swap though, takes about 30mins.
01-02-2008, 03:36 PM
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When did this start happening? Did you install something or have something done before the belts started shreding, I'd think that there's an alignment problem with the pulleys. Try this, pull the fuse or relay for the A/C compressor and drive as you normally do, if the belt starts to shred then that could rule out the compressor itself and look at an alignment issue.
01-02-2008, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fklentz
When did this start happening? Did you install something or have something done before the belts started shreding, I'd think that there's an alignment problem with the pulleys. Try this, pull the fuse or relay for the A/C compressor and drive as you normally do, if the belt starts to shred then that could rule out the compressor itself and look at an alignment issue.
Do you mean pull out the fuse and leave it out?
I just put on a gatorback belt two days ago. Seems ok so far but i haven't really driven it much.
01-03-2008, 03:51 AM
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Here's the deal, did this just start happening OR has it been happening ever since you bought the car. If it just started to happen then try to rule out causes, if you pull the fuse or relay so that the A/C compressor cannot engage and then the problem goes away then you can be certain that it's related to the compressor, if the problem is still there then it's an alignment issue of the pulleys. It is possible the A/C compressor is putting excessive belt drag due to something failing in it.
Did you install aftermarkt equipment, are the pulleys factory or did the previous owner install aftermarket under drive pulleys.
Did you install aftermarkt equipment, are the pulleys factory or did the previous owner install aftermarket under drive pulleys.
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