1996 Camaro base model 3.8l v6

So my belt got caught in my AC Clutch and snapped the A/C pump off the bracket. I'm wondering if, instead of replacing the AC Pump, is it possible to get a belt that bypasses that pulley? I know with some cars that come without an AC option you can just get a belt that bypasses the pulley... Is this possible with my model camaro, or am I SOL?

It's a couple hundred dollar difference...

Thank you in advance!

- Mike

 

u need to get a ac delete pully and mount. they do not make a belt to bypass the ac pump.

 

So this is like a dummy pulley? Do you have any idea where I should start looking for such a thing?

Thanks again!

- mike

 

i think summit or jegs should have what u need. google it and see what comes up. may find a used set up.

 

thank you for the info! - having trouble finding the parts tho.. i tried searching those sites and i couldn't find it...

Any parts gurus out there that can send me a link?

thanks either way! appreciate the help!

 

did a quick search and found this it s for up to a 95 though so not sure if it fits.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ACBypassPul...M00044/1089395

 

3.8 doesn't have an ac delete kit. i know you can get a different belt and reroute it though.

 

thanks stan. i stand corrected.

 

Ok so I can route the cable around the AC pump? I can't seem to find a belt for that online anywhere. Just the oem belt. Does anyone know a good place to start looking, or have purchased one before and can direct me?

Thank you so much!

- mike

 

Find a way to reroute a shorter belt. Take a piece of string, and run it along that route. Measure how long the string is and go to the store and ask for one that size.