914 1975 1.8 A/C Question, Air Conditioning Drive Belt |
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914 1975 1.8 A/C Question, Air Conditioning Drive Belt |
chcjr |
Sep 19 2008, 09:46 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-October 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 7,067 |
My 1975 A/C unit (origionally installed by the dealer) just quit working because the drive belt broke. Could some one please tell me the correct part number so I can buy a new one.
Also, What is the best way to install a new belt. |
blitZ |
Sep 19 2008, 09:56 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
You can usually take your old belt to your FLAPS and they can match it. Dunno about installation, I just take off the roof and drive fast.
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hcdmueller |
Sep 19 2008, 10:41 AM
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????????????? Group: Members Posts: 542 Joined: 4-February 06 From: UK Member No.: 5,527 Region Association: England |
I just went and searched my garage for my AC belt. I couldn't find it though, sorry.
The AC pulley is behind the cooling fan so changing it will will require removing the cooling fan and housing from the front of the engine. You might be able to get by with just taking off the cooling fan but I have never tried. |
chcjr |
Sep 19 2008, 12:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-October 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 7,067 |
I just went and searched my garage for my AC belt. I couldn't find it though, sorry. The AC pulley is behind the cooling fan so changing it will will require removing the cooling fan and housing from the front of the engine. You might be able to get by with just taking off the cooling fan but I have never tried. Thanks for the info. If you come across the belt in the future please let me know the number. Is removing the cooling fan and housing difficult? |
type47 |
Sep 19 2008, 01:52 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Is removing the cooling fan and housing difficult? Yes or no depending on what you call difficult and your mechanical ability. my understanding of the a/c system in a 914 would require that the belt be looped over the fan (a/c pulley is on crank behind the fan) onto the a/c pulley then fed behind the fan housing to loop on the compressor pulley. not easy (at least it wouldn't be for me) working thru the engine compartment lid. i wonder if it would be easier/faster to drop the engine (incredible as it sounds) to replace the belt only for the convenience of access to the area, i don't think you have to remove the fan or fan housing. just loosen the compressor tension bolt/nuts, belt over cooling fan to a/c pulley, feed belt thru housing to compressor pulley, over pulley, tension belt with bolts/nut. surely the good Cap'n has done this and will contribute his answer. |
maf914 |
Sep 19 2008, 02:11 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
Type47's sequence looks pretty good, but you would also have to remove the fan/alternator belt since this is on the outer part of the cooling fan, blocking access past the fan. That said, I am not sure there is enough room between the outer diameter of the cooling fan and the inner diameter of the cooling shroud to work the AC belt past the fan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I think you can tell there is not a lot of first hand experience on the board when it comes to 914's with AC systems. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
southernmost914 |
Sep 19 2008, 02:51 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States |
IF you have a VPC system, part#ZVW 234 217. If you have a DPD system ,part#ZAW 800 1182 (11MM X 1180MM). To replace the belt, loosen the altenator and remove belt. Remove the 3 fan/blower wheel bolts and remove fan. Lay the belt over the a/c drive pulley and replace fan/fan bolts. Replace alternator belt and adjust and tighten alternator. Loosen compressor adjusting bolts. Replace compessor belt and adjust. Now chill.
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type47 |
Sep 19 2008, 06:41 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
you would also have to remove the fan/alternator belt since this is on the outer part of the cooling fan, blocking access past the fan. oh yea, i didn't think of that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) there is enough room between the outer diameter of the cooling fan and the inner diameter of the cooling shroud to work the AC belt past the fan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I think you can tell there is not a lot of first hand experience on the board when it comes to 914's with AC systems. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) true that. i removed the a/c system on my first 914. |
jesiv |
Sep 19 2008, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
My 1975 A/C unit (origionally installed by the dealer) just quit working because the drive belt broke. Could some one please tell me the correct part number so I can buy a new one. Also, What is the best way to install a new belt. That's easy just give me the keys. Do you really have a 75 with working A/C? I have questions... Regards, James |
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