Bypassing A/C Compressor, belt size for 1.8T?

[Sam091990]

I'm trying to bypass my A/C compressor without removing anything else in the process, but can't seem to find a belt length in order to do so. I found a thread saying to use a 43" or 1092mm belt but just wanted to get 100% confirmation before I go out buying one.

Thanks.

[old guy]

Dayco 450K6 Clicky click

[Sam091990]

Is Dayco the actual brand for it? I searched for it and came up with a cross reference page that lists that part number for a different brand. 5060450 is what the part number comes up for Dayco.

http://crossbelts.com/serpentine/6ribkseries.html
http://www.vbeltsupply.com/ecommerce/450K6.html

[Sam091990]

[diagnosticator]

That works, then the belt "old guy" posted, is the right length. Thanks for the clarification!

[fraock]

Is Dayco the actual brand for it? I searched for it and came up with a cross reference page that lists that part number for a different brand. 5060450 is what the part number comes up for Dayco.

http://crossbelts.com/serpentine/6ribkseries.html
http://www.vbeltsupply.com/ecommerce/450K6.html

5060450 is daycos new part number 450k6 and 5060450 is the same belt. I have it in stcok where i work

[MikTip]

http://www.vbeltsupply.com/ecommerce/450K6.html

Gates K060450
Dayco 5060450
Napa 25-060450
Napa 25060450
Goodyear 4060450
Bando 6PK1143

[Sam091990]

Okay.

Thanks all.

[CrazyCal]

Just wanted to say thank you for posting these belt numbers. I had to temporarily bypass my A/C compressor and I can confirm the Gates belt number is an accurate fit.

[homegrowna4]

Had my ac bypassed like this last winter with no problems. No idler or anything and the engine seemed to rev much smoother. I believe I used a Dayco 5060423.

[foley803]

Hello all,

It's been one bitch of a Monday; A/C compressor locked up on the highway on the way home, luckily I was able to pull the belt off and limp home.
Does anyone know if this will clear with the compressor still in place? (Before I venture out to find one of these belts and try it) (It's too hot to see in there right now).

[diagnosticator]

Yes, the shorter belt length Gates K060450 fits with the compressor installed and bypassed. I ran this for awhile until I could get the repaired system recharged.

[foley803]

Yes, the shorter belt length Gates K060450 fits with the compressor installed and bypassed. I ran this for awhile until I could get the repaired system recharged.

Fantastic, thank you. I'm back in business.

[boy412]

Had my ac bypassed like this last winter with no problems. No idler or anything and the engine seemed to rev much smoother. I believe I used a Dayco 5060423.

The belt you are referencing is shorter than the one most people are recommending for the compressor bypass. Yet...that belt (the 450K6) seems a little too long for me...so maybe this shorter belt you mentioned is correct? Also, your photo is not showing up, so I can't see how you have the belt routed.

I'm a bit perplexed. Can someone confirm the part number and/or length? The 45-5/8" (1160mm) Gates belt that I have (K06040/6PK1146/450K6) seems too long. Either that or I have the routing very wrong.