TurbinePower
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GM 3800 question -Solved
So, since it seems that the 3800 has many proponents, advocates and supporters here, might be a good place to ask.
Co-worker of mine has an Olds Delta 88, 3800 automatic. Not the best of condition, but serviceable and quite reliable.
We were setting up to do a fairly routine maintenance this weekend, plugs since they're almost worn out and an oil change, when his AC compressor seized up. Even getting a good grip on it won't budge it, and running the engine is accompanied by a delightful burning rubber smell after a few moments.
He doesn't have the cash to replace the compressor right now, so we're looking at swapping the belt out for a shorter one to cut the AC out of the loop until he can afford it. Anyone have a length we need to look for to do this? Is it even possible, or is the AC compressor fairly integral to belt routing?
I can't remember the belt layout at the moment, but I just thought of that possibility.
Help's greatly appreciated!
So, since it seems that the 3800 has many proponents, advocates and supporters here, might be a good place to ask.
Co-worker of mine has an Olds Delta 88, 3800 automatic. Not the best of condition, but serviceable and quite reliable.
We were setting up to do a fairly routine maintenance this weekend, plugs since they're almost worn out and an oil change, when his AC compressor seized up. Even getting a good grip on it won't budge it, and running the engine is accompanied by a delightful burning rubber smell after a few moments.
He doesn't have the cash to replace the compressor right now, so we're looking at swapping the belt out for a shorter one to cut the AC out of the loop until he can afford it. Anyone have a length we need to look for to do this? Is it even possible, or is the AC compressor fairly integral to belt routing?
I can't remember the belt layout at the moment, but I just thought of that possibility.
Help's greatly appreciated!
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