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Old 17 June 2006, 06:32 PM
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Snapped my air con belt today on my 96 sti



Got all the bits of broken belt out,is it ok to run until monday?
Old 17 June 2006, 06:36 PM
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It will be fine without the belt,it might even make about 2bhp more without having to turn the aircon pump,I did away with it all together.
Old 17 June 2006, 06:44 PM
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I thought it only turned the belt when air con was on though? at least no harm will come to her tommorrow cheers mate
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Is there anything else on the same system? alternator or water pump for example?
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You will notice the power increase .... bloody AirCon drains stacks!!

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