Posted January 13, 201312 yr comment_411800 I have air condition systems in my 2 Z's. I don't want to run them so should the compressor turn or not? Keep them spinning so they want freeze up? Or take the belt off and let them rest until I want two use them. It gets hot down here so I might want them operational someday. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45402-ac-compressor-not-in-use-remove-belt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411805 Leave the belts on.Dennis Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45402-ac-compressor-not-in-use-remove-belt/#findComment-411805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411807 Not only leave the belt on, turn the ac on every month at least for a minute or two to circulate the oil and not dry out the seals. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45402-ac-compressor-not-in-use-remove-belt/#findComment-411807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 201312 yr comment_411883 Jcb's advice is spot on. Removing the belt on doesnt do much. Only the pulley and it external bearing turns, the compressor will only turn when the magnetic clutch is activated. Running the system once a month will keep the compressor and its shaft seal lubricated. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45402-ac-compressor-not-in-use-remove-belt/#findComment-411883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 201312 yr comment_411934 not to be a broken record but jcb is right. And ill expand on it by saying EVERY AC system should be run once a month, do the same in your house and your wife's new car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45402-ac-compressor-not-in-use-remove-belt/#findComment-411934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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