My compressor seized and my old car isn't worth a large investment. I'm willing to live without AC but need transportation. I see autozone offers a Dorman Bypass pulley, but I can't see how I could mount it without removing the old compressor, which I guess requires evacuating all the lines. It actually looks to me like I'd have to remove lines/accessories just to adequately access the bolts I have to remove to get it loose.
If anyone has suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it, ESPECIALLY if there's a video that can show me how to do it. Just trying to keep it rolling so I can get from here to there...
You do need to remove the old compressor. There's no way around it since the bypass pulley has to mount in the same place.
If the compressor seized but the pulley still spins freely with the clutch disengaged you could simply disconnect the compressor so it never tries to run.
Actually it befuddled me that it's seized (when there's no power so clutch shouldn't be tied to compressor). Saw a video on bearing replacement for pulley/clutch) but doubt it would work if I can't spin the pulley by hand?
I'm not familiar with that compressor but if the clutch assembly or pulley bearing is replaceable that might be a way to go. You'd need a shop manual or video showing how to do it.
What about just removing or replacing a clutch?
Yeah, wondering if that would work when pulley currently won't turn?
You can try and see.