So my M50 has 2 belts- the main one and the AC one. My ac is currently non-functional, and I would like to replace my main belt. Can I just ignore the AC belt or does it serve some other function as well?
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M50 belt replacement
So my M50 has 2 belts- the main one and the AC one. My ac is currently non-functional, and I would like to replace my main belt. Can I just ignore the AC belt or does it serve some other function as well?
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follow up question - can I remove the AC belt with no ill effects?
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You can remove the AC belt with no ill effects.
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas
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perfect. somewhat stupid followup question: with no belt, does this increase my chances of the ac pulley or any component of the AC binding over the course of the winter?
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Originally Posted by repenttokyo
Given the amount of salt that gets dumped on eastern Canadian roads, it likely increases the chances of things rusting. Is your AC system empty? Are you planning on deleting it? If either answer is yes, I would consider removing the compreser and anything else.
I've had my deleted for two years and don't miss it a bit. Mind you, I'm in Thunder Bay
Dave
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG*
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i converted to 134a this summer but a seized ac fan and a leaky condensor = no ac. i am optimistic about maybe one day installing it in the future, so I am not sure I want to delete it quite yet
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