I have a 2002 toyota highlander can i just use a shorter ...
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235 days ago
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What [engine](/topics-engine-toyota/) does your truck have?
Customer
235 days ago
the V6 i think 3.3 maybeno this is fine can i bypas it with a shorter belt or nt ive work on vehicles a long time just not toyota i grew up working on small block chevys
AutoDoc1
235 days ago
Yes you can bypass the compressor on this engine. You'll have to use a piece of string to wrap around the pulleys. You can then measure the string to see what size belt you need. Make sure to take the tensioner into consideration.
Customer
235 days ago
Got it my belt tightened via the alternator so I should maybe set that more towards a loose position then use the string solution?
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235 days ago
that is correct.
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235 days ago
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235 days ago
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