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Old 07-22-2009, 08:05 PM
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97 Taurus 3.0L AC compressor pulley seized

97 Taurus 3.0L AC compressor pulley seized and broke serpetine belt. Anyone know of a shorter belt size that can be routed to bypass compressor? Thanks, Doug
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Re: 97 Taurus 3.0L AC compressor pulley seized

I have 2001 Taurus 3.0L Vulcan, I had the same problem and I found a way to bypass the AC compressor pulley with a belt of 66.5 inches eff.length (DAYCO p/n 5060665. It seems to me that this should work on 97 as well, because the OEM full-length belts on these models are compatible...
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Old 07-23-2009, 08:07 AM
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Re: 97 Taurus 3.0L AC compressor pulley seized

Thanks so much, idjikaity. I'll give it a shot.
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Re: 97 Taurus 3.0L AC compressor pulley seized

The 66.5 inch belt does work on the 97 3.0L. Thanks, Doug
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Re: 97 Taurus 3.0L AC compressor pulley seized

You are very welcome, Doug !
I am glad my experience was of some help to you.
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