yanking AC out

[93EXaesthetic]

hey quick question im gonna pull the A/C out today......of my 93 EX...
just wondering if the alternator belt i need would just be off of a 93 DX model...thanks

[i97supratti]

I'm not really sure, but it'd be great if you post some pics or a DIY. I assume you are removing the WHOLE thing, ie compressor, condensor, all lines/fittings, evaporator, etc.?

[93EXaesthetic]

I'm not really sure, but it'd be great if you post some pics or a DIY. I assume you are removing the WHOLE thing, ie compressor, condensor, all lines/fittings, evaporator, etc.?

yeah i plan on doing it all........

i just figured the DX belt would be the way to go because DX's didnt have the AC in it.

[i97supratti]

According to this diagram off slhondaparts, both belts are the same


1992 Honda Accord EX 5 Speed
38920-PT0-0030 BELT, COMPRESSOR $9.79
38920-PT0-004 BELT, COMPRESSOR (BANDO) $9.79



1992 Honda Accord DX 5 Speed
38920-PT0-0030 BELT, COMPRESSOR $9.79
38920-PT0-004 BELT, COMPRESSOR (BANDO) $9.79

Same part #'s and everything. I think the A/C belt runs off its own point?

[TypeG]

taking the a/c out in FL??? your gonna miss it, LOL. later.

[93EXaesthetic]

taking the a/c out in FL??? your gonna miss it, LOL. later.

nah mang......i never use it.....i swear i drove around iraq in a humvee...<sorry to bring lame ass war stories up>......for like 8 months with no AC...florida heat aint shit imo....

im not trying to be a tuff guy or some shit...LOl...i just love pulling weight off my car......every pound i shave off is worth it to me.......

[93EXaesthetic]

According to this diagram off slhondaparts, both belts are the same


1992 Honda Accord EX 5 Speed
38920-PT0-0030 BELT, COMPRESSOR $9.79
38920-PT0-004 BELT, COMPRESSOR (BANDO) $9.79



1992 Honda Accord DX 5 Speed
38920-PT0-0030 BELT, COMPRESSOR $9.79
38920-PT0-004 BELT, COMPRESSOR (BANDO) $9.79

Same part #'s and everything. I think the A/C belt runs off its own point?

good find.....i hope this is true..then i can just pull the compressor out...

[Granite CB7]

Most DX's actually came w/ A/C, it's actually a rarity to see one w/o it. You're going to need an A/C'less DX alternater belt, from any year CB. That way, you can ditch everything and gain alot of space Please PM me if you have any more ?'s, I've done complete removals on my CB and a DA9, and possibly and EJ1 soon

Dan

[xwade01]

Hmmm at autozone I just asked for a belt w/out AC and they gave it to me. It fit perfectly. My car doesnt have any type of AC bs either. Its real nice... lost atleast 60lbs

[uslspct]

What he said and this

[PRIMOCB7]

hey quick question im gonna pull the A/C out today......of my 93 EX...
just wondering if the alternator belt i need would just be off of a 93 DX model...thanks

yes it is. i used the same belt from jan-march last year before i re-installed my A/C back in.. and just tell them no A/C.

[ehulst]

i plan on taking my A/C out too, once i have the time.....even tho i have tons of time, i'm just still woundering hmm later down the road if I sell her, would i get what i want w/out the powersteering and A/C .....thats whats been holding me back from removing them both completely....

5sec later EDIT: Ahh shes worth the weight reduction and power gain... .....LETS TARE IT DOWN ( trick my truck)

[boosted4life]

i have 91 dx and it has ac in it i took my a/c out becareful not to cut the power steering house that is connected into the a/c somehow imade that mistake if u find out what beltlet mne kno becuz iam wondering what belt to use also

[mrvinyl33]

Yeah I was going to say by the time the CB7s were made, most DX's seem to have A/C (thought it was factory). It was the 3rd gens and prior whereby, I think it was dealer installed only on a DX model.

[xaxis360]

Most DX's actually came w/ A/C, it's actually a rarity to see one w/o it. You're going to need an A/C'less DX alternater belt, from any year CB. That way, you can ditch everything and gain alot of space Please PM me if you have any more ?'s, I've done complete removals on my CB and a DA9, and possibly and EJ1 soon

Dan

Okay, DX ACCORDS DID NOT COME WITH A/C! It was always a dealer-installed option through the 80's and 90's until the Value Package Accords. The dealer ordered an "A/C Kit" from Honda Parts and had a technician install and fill it there. They charged about $800-1000 for it and it was a good way to get a cheap person into a $15,000 Accord back in the day. It came with a compressor, lines, belt, and the A/C button which was pre-wired. Merely bypassing it is not going to give you some 20HP gains. It will be very minimal and hardly worth it. Further, removing the compressor, lines and condensor will save you about 40 pounds if that. You would get more results from removing your spare in my opinion.

btw, The reason those two diagrams are exactly the same is because you are looking up the belt through the "A/C Compressor" menu when you should be looking it up through the "ENGINE SUB-CORD" menu. This is the belt and it's called an alternator belt as it should be:





31110-PT0-004 BELT, ALTERNATOR (BANDO) $11.30 $2.65
31110-PT0-003 BELT, ALTERNATOR (MITSUBOSHI) $11.30 $2.65