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Subject:Re: ac compressor belt-do i need it if ac non-functional?
From:Jay L Snyder
Date:Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:46:44 -0400

It just free-wheels on the clutch.  I would consider disconnecting the wire
to the clutch instead.  Besides, if your '85 is like mine, one of the
coolant hoses goes through the belt!   Put a new belt on when you change
the water pump.

                                                                        Jay