I'm gonna try it. I think the heater will help
defrost in dead winter anyway. If it dosen't, 5
minutes to change the belt.
GS -
>
> For the defroster to work properly (as in remove the moisture from the air
> to defrost your windows) the A/C compressor is required. If you just turn
> on your defroster, you'll notice that it cycles the A/C compressor.
>
> Look at it this way, you're driving in the rain and it starts to get muggy
> and fog up your windows inside the cab. Blowing more muggy air won't help
> your windows defrost at all...it'll just fog them up more.
>
> - - Bernd
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: A/C bypass Serpentine Belt w/ASP Crank Pulley?
>
>
> I read this and thought it would be a good idea during the winter
> months. But, what (if any) effect would cutting out the a/c pump have
> on the defroster? I wouldn't think much, but ...
> I'm planning on working on the Dak tomorrow and will take a string
> to measure the belt length. NAPA should have something.
>
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Intense Blue Dakota
> www.intense99dak.com
>
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