Renix AC bypass pulley
05-04-2015, 08:45 AM
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Renix AC bypass pulley
As some of you know finding a stock AC delete pulley bracket for a renix motor is next to impossible however I did confirm a thought I had been contemplating this weekend.
Went to a salvage yard to pick up some minor trim pieces for the Jeep. I happen to look at a 92 Jeep XJ with its AC still intact. I noticed that the bracket had the exact same mounting points as the Renix motor however the AC itself was mounted using 4 bolts vertically vs the 2 long bolts horizontally.
$14.00 bucks later I went home with it and sure enough, it bolts right on. Went to NAPA to pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley for a 92 and newer and there you have it, all done.
Went to a salvage yard to pick up some minor trim pieces for the Jeep. I happen to look at a 92 Jeep XJ with its AC still intact. I noticed that the bracket had the exact same mounting points as the Renix motor however the AC itself was mounted using 4 bolts vertically vs the 2 long bolts horizontally.
$14.00 bucks later I went home with it and sure enough, it bolts right on. Went to NAPA to pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley for a 92 and newer and there you have it, all done.
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05-04-2015, 06:41 PM
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Seriously?
Good to know.
Good to know.
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Agreed, I saved it. Dutchman, U gotta a part number for that "Dorman AC bypass pulley" from Napa? The original belt tensions OK?
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The receipt from NAPA says p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same.
Oh, and you have to use the pulley spacer that comes with in the hardware bag.
It moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
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AC Compressor Bypass/W Idler Pulley For 87-90 Renix
Get an AC bracket from a 92. At NAPA pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley, NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with it in the hardware bag, it moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
Get an AC bracket from a 92. At NAPA pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley, NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with it in the hardware bag, it moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
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AC Bypass/Idler pulley. > Get an AC bracket from a 92, go to NAPA to pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley for a 92 and newer. NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with in the hardware bag, it moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
AC Bypass/Idler pulley. > Get an AC bracket from a 92, go to NAPA to pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley for a 92 and newer. NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with in the hardware bag, it moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
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Another thing to consider.
There was a 98 Cherokee there about 10 yards away from a 87 Cherokee. As I was comparing the two I noticed that even though the mounting points appeared the same between the two, the 98 had a smaller idler pulley where the larger clutch fan pulley was on the 87.
That's why at first I thought the idea I had was a bust until I ran into the 92 Cherokee. It had the exact same setup as the 87 Renix that included the larger pulley that the clutch fan bolted to.
So I guess the question to ask is what year did the Cherokee AC bracket change to the smaller idler pulley configuration.
There was a 98 Cherokee there about 10 yards away from a 87 Cherokee. As I was comparing the two I noticed that even though the mounting points appeared the same between the two, the 98 had a smaller idler pulley where the larger clutch fan pulley was on the 87.
That's why at first I thought the idea I had was a bust until I ran into the 92 Cherokee. It had the exact same setup as the 87 Renix that included the larger pulley that the clutch fan bolted to.
So I guess the question to ask is what year did the Cherokee AC bracket change to the smaller idler pulley configuration.
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Another thing to consider.
There was a 98 Cherokee there about 10 yards away from a 87 Cherokee. As I was comparing the two I noticed that even though the mounting points appeared the same between the two, the 98 had a smaller idler pulley where the larger clutch fan pulley was on the 87.
That's why at first I thought the idea I had was a bust until I ran into the 92 Cherokee. It had the exact same setup as the 87 Renix that included the larger pulley that the clutch fan bolted to.
So I guess the question to ask is what year did the Cherokee AC bracket change to the smaller idler pulley configuration.
There was a 98 Cherokee there about 10 yards away from a 87 Cherokee. As I was comparing the two I noticed that even though the mounting points appeared the same between the two, the 98 had a smaller idler pulley where the larger clutch fan pulley was on the 87.
That's why at first I thought the idea I had was a bust until I ran into the 92 Cherokee. It had the exact same setup as the 87 Renix that included the larger pulley that the clutch fan bolted to.
So I guess the question to ask is what year did the Cherokee AC bracket change to the smaller idler pulley configuration.
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AC Compressor Bypass/W Idler Pulley For 87-90 Renix
Get an AC bracket from a 92, go to NAPA and pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley for a 92 and newer, NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with it in the hardware bag It moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
AC Compressor Bypass/W Idler Pulley For 87-90 Renix
Get an AC bracket from a 92, go to NAPA and pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley for a 92 and newer, NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with it in the hardware bag It moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
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AC Compressor Bypass/W Idler Pulley For 87-90 Renix
Get an AC bracket from a 92. At NAPA pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley, NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with it in the hardware bag, it moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
Get an AC bracket from a 92. At NAPA pick up a Dorman AC bypass pulley, NAPA # p/n 660-1819. The belt size remains the same. You need to use the pulley spacer that comes with it in the hardware bag, it moves the pulley out about an 1/8" so that it lines up perfectly with the rest of the stock pulleys.
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Gotta be more years than 92 that use that same bracket you're getting at the junk yard.
Get an AC compressor mounting bracket from a XX to XX 4.0 at the junkyard.
Purchase a Dorman AC bypass pulley kit from Napa. Part number 660-1819.
Be sure to use the spacer provided in the kit and your original belt works perfectly.
Get an AC compressor mounting bracket from a XX to XX 4.0 at the junkyard.
Purchase a Dorman AC bypass pulley kit from Napa. Part number 660-1819.
Be sure to use the spacer provided in the kit and your original belt works perfectly.
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A title? 
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Maybe just call a dealer and see what years that part number applies?
I'm not sure there is only one spacer, hence the 1/8"..... Including that the original belt fits, helps eliminate potential questions. (IE, where is the CPS connector) Likewise I clarified, (OK "inferred"), it's a Napa part #. It likely cross references to other sources. Maybe that's worth mentioning.
.. Maybe just call a dealer and see what years that part number applies? I'm not sure there is only one spacer, hence the 1/8"..... Including that the original belt fits, helps eliminate potential questions. (IE, where is the CPS connector) Likewise I clarified, (OK "inferred"), it's a Napa part #. It likely cross references to other sources. Maybe that's worth mentioning.
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Got Dorman and Napa in there. Now, what years?
Do we remind folks that the later mount has 4 vertical mounting bolts versus 2 horizontal mounting bolts?
Gotta be clear and concise.
Do we remind folks that the later mount has 4 vertical mounting bolts versus 2 horizontal mounting bolts?
Gotta be clear and concise.
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10-4. No personal "hands on" here. That occurred to me as well. My thought was if it fits, any wrench will see that....and bolt it up.
I mean if the old is gone and the new is put there, likely the bolt positions will be self evident.
I just got done cutting grass in the dark. (mower has GPS). I wouldn't even bother with Rock auto, like I mentioned before, a call to a dealership might be the ticket?
Just knowing 92 is correct is a start, it can always be eddied. Btw I left out "JY" because #1, some might not have one, #2, by saying "get/from a 92", that is inferred. People without JY's should figure that out.
I mean if the old is gone and the new is put there, likely the bolt positions will be self evident.
I just got done cutting grass in the dark. (mower has GPS). I wouldn't even bother with Rock auto, like I mentioned before, a call to a dealership might be the ticket?
Just knowing 92 is correct is a start, it can always be eddied. Btw I left out "JY" because #1, some might not have one, #2, by saying "get/from a 92", that is inferred. People without JY's should figure that out.
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Looks like 93 is probably the cut off for that swap.
this is a link for the part 94+
http://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/p.../53011002.html
And we know that is not the correct part.
this is a link for the part 94+
http://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/p.../53011002.html
And we know that is not the correct part.