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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 05:23 PM
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Belt Length to bypass AC?

I have a 2014 C300 4matic sport

I would like to temporarily bypass the AC.

does anyone know the belt length I need to by pass the A/C?

thank you!
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 08:17 PM
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accessories look same location (general)
w203 uses 94.5" long belt
they suggest 91-92.5 length to bypass A/C
so removing 2-3.5" length will let you bypass A/C?

my 2014 w204 stock belt is 87". (Or 2210 mm). So I should look for 83.5 to 85" belt?
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Or, you can use string to determine the length.

But why are you bypassing the A/C?
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Or, you can use string to determine the length.

But why are you bypassing the A/C?
I like it hot. No, Clutch is fried, loud squealing noise is annoying. Can not get into my indy mechanic to get fix for 3 weeks.
If I bypass the AC, No Squealing noise. Is that OK?

Do you have an answer that is helpful? Thanks!
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Do you have an answer that is helpful? Thanks!
I did. Use a string to run the path of the belt without the a/c compressor, then measure the length of the string. I wasn't kidding. That's how it is done.
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