[Kentkia1974]

Evening all
Just a quickie tonight, is it possible to bypass the ac compressor with a shorter belt? If it is then where would I get the new shorter belt from?
Thanks

 

[Jack Daniels]

yes it probably is possible on some cars, this is not a standard fix so you will have to measure the belt yourself. Use a piece of PN cable and wrap it around the pulleys. Make sure the tensioner is about mid stroke. Ensure there is no conflict so that the belt wont rub on anything. Ensure also that any water pump, alternator, or PAS pump is rotating in the correct direction.
Then take off the cable and measure it's length.

If for example your standard belt is a 7PK1900, that's 1900mm circumference. and you measure the length of cable to be 1658mm, Then you'll need a belt thats 7PK1658. +/- 5mm or so will be ok.

Be aware though that the belt length may be a bit out after fitting, you may find that you have to trial and error a couple of times. You may aslo find that it's impossible on your model.

Tell us your engine code or type and that will make it easier to see if it's feasible.

 

[Kentkia1974]

Thanks Jack Daniels for your reply.
I have a 2010 2.0 diesel manual 4wd.
I hope this helps

 

[iooi]

As @Jack Daniels said you would need to measure the required length. Then visit a belt supplier to find one. As well as making sure it would not foul on anything.

But why do you need/want to bypass the ac compressor?

 

[Kentkia1974]

iooi the only reason I want to bypass it is because the ac doesn't work and the pulley or bearing is squealing like a stuck 🐷

 

[iooi]

iooi the only reason I want to bypass it is because the ac doesn't work and the pulley or bearing is squealing like a stuck 🐷

Might end up costing more for a shorter belt than just getting a new bearing in the pully.

 

[Jack Daniels]

does it look like this? if so it may just work...

 

[Kentkia1974]

Jack Daniels
No it's not that engine, the alternator is almost at top of engine

 

[Jack Daniels]

what is the engine model number ? something resemblig D4HA, should be in the owners manual at least.

 

[Kentkia1974]

Jack Daniels
That looks something like it, I'll check when I get home and let you know

 

[Kentkia1974]

Hello Jack Daniels, the engine is a D4HA

 

[Jack Daniels]

The picture posted above is a Sportage D4HA, are you sure you have not mistaken the power Assisted Steering pump for the alternator?

It would appear that nr. 2 below is the tensioner, and that the coolant pump is on the far left?
can anyone confirm this?

 

[Kentkia1974]

Hey Jack Daniels
It doesn't look like my engine, I can't see the timing belt cover and I haven't got a pulley at the top of engine. Pulley above number 1

 

[oldyam]

Auto data lists the D4EA engine in the 2010 2.0 diesels with a belt illustration as below

 

[Kentkia1974]

Oldyam that looks more like mine, I think they changed the shape in 2010? Mine was registered Feb 2010

 

[maxaret]

We have a 2008 2.0 crdi and the Alternator sits right at the top as in Oldyams pic.

 

[Kentkia1974]

Maxaret that's exactly the same as mine so it must be the d4ea engine