stockwell45

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So the A/C compressor on my 3.4 finally crapped out. Its been making an aweful noise even when its off and the A/C finally broke altogether the other day. I just want to get rid of the entire thing since I never use A/C anyway. Does anybody know where I can find an A/C eliminator kit? I cant seem to find any for toyotas at all.

PismoJoe

Why don't you just cut the belt to the A/C compressor and call it good?

Not like you need to worry about the clutch freezing due to it not turning since its already toast.

People make this mistake of cutting out A/C components. Just leave it in there, it looks good when your selling it to have an intact A/C system even if it doesn't work.

stockwell45

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well what would I do about the extra slack I created in the belt after removing it from the compressor?

just call me smithy

if you ever change your mind on not fixing your AC i have a 3.4 compresor left over from a 5vz swap that needs a good home. let me know

PismoJoe

Extra slack? You said 3.4L right?

On the 5vz-fe, there are 3 drive belts. One is for P/S, one is for A/C, and one is for the alternator. Water pump runs entirely off of the Timing Belt.

So if you just remove the A/C belt, and leave the others on (just cut it off so you don't have to remove the other belts) there's no extra slack created. The A/C belt tensioner might rattle, but this can easily be removed as well without messing with the other belts. One 14mm bolt IIRC

MaK92-4RnR

yeah, joe is right. its the same way for the 3vz. Also, Why dont you turn it into an on board air system? theres tons of write ups for it.

stockwell45

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Thanks alot, you just saved me a ton of time and money

PismoJoe

No problem bud I'm digging the onboard air suggestion too, I think you need a working compressor to pull that one off tho, not 100% sure

stockwell45

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I'll check that out, it would be awesome to have. I think the whole pulley/compressor is completely tweaked, Im pretty sure it was from jumping it at pismo lol

PismoJoe

Haha yeah that'll do it

DeathCougar

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As mentioned, just cut the belt.

Honestly I would just replace it, as its super cheap through a wrecking yard and everyone has R134A for CHEAP.