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Will Cutting The AC Belt Affect Defrost?

I have a '91 Legacy LSI Sedan (automatic with AC) where the compressor is currently in it's last days. Although it hasn't completely given out just yet, two AC specialists told me I'll need a new compressor and the total bill will be about $900-$1,1000. In addition, I believe one of the tension pullies on same belt is close to being fried ... which would cost me about $70 for the part.

Given that I live in a mountain town at 8750ft, I really don't need AC that much (I'm only 1.5 hours from the dessert ... so it's nice, but not necessary where I live). On the flipside, front windshield defrost is absolutely necessary here in the winter! While the car runs really well for the most part, I don't feel right paying upwards of $1,000 for an "amenity" ... so I was considering simply cutting the AC belt and removing it entirely.

Does anyone know if removing this belt will inhibit my front windshield defrost from functioning? Or, if there are any other adverse effect from running without the AC belt?

Thank you in advance,

Eric

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ericbeermann
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Reply to
mulder

I have a `91 Legacy LSI Sedan also. I have had my AC compressor belt off for the past three years. Mulder is

100% correct. You may safely remove the belt and still have use of your front defrost. He is also correct in that at times it may take longer to clear the windshield if there is an extreme amount of moisture on the inside. I personally have only had to do this a handful of times...and it sure beats the price of a compressor.

Diana

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adverse effect

Reply to
Diana Black

It'll work, but slowly, and not as well during rain storms.

Think of vehicles that don't have A/C.

Barry

Reply to
Bonehenge

It really helps to bring in as much outside air as possible. Otherwise one is just recycling the humid inside air. I had a Mazda MX-6 before buying my 2.5RS. The inside/outside air mix was set to keep the heat in the car. The car wouldn't defog at all one day until I remembered to move the dash control to bring in outside air.

Dean

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Reply to
Dean Hoffman

you AND your AC "specialist" are on MAJOR DOSES OF CRACK Rebuilt compressor is $330 new drier $39 labor to change it all, $100 including the evac and charge.

Reply to
I'm Right

Agreed, recirculate and defrost do not go together.

Dean Hoffman wrote:

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mulder

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