Q: My compressor locked up and I can't afford to buy a new one
My compressor locked up and I can't afford a new one, instead I tried to find a bypass pulley to fit. I can't find an a/c bypass pulley anywhere!! What can I do? What shorter belt could I find to bypass the whole thing? 2009 ford escape 2wd 3.0L
My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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