What is this part bolted to the back of my block?

[talon2gbuyer]

Here is a dumb question.. i found something on my car which i'm not sure of. I was looking on the drivers side back part of the engine, below the fuel rail, intake mani, ect. and I saw something that looked like it was supposed to have a belt on it, yet it wasnt turning or anything. Is this my a/c compressor? I would guess if it was something more needed i'm guessing my engine would have trouble? any ideas? ill try to get a pic up.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Yes, its probably your ac compressor or tensioner pulley. Thats the only thing on the back thats belt driven unless the alternator was relocated there.

 

[talon2gbuyer]

This is a shot from the top of the motor. Any idea what this is? center of the pic, with the brass looking plate on it.

 

[bryanwheat]

This is a shot from the top of the motor. Any idea what this is? center of the pic, with the brass looking plate on it.

ac compressor

 

[talon2gbuyer]

so that explains why my ac doesnt work. #### i hate irresponsible auto owners. The dude i bought this from is going to get his face smashed in if i ever see him again. Ok, so my question next is, i cant figure out where the belt that this connects to is supposed to go? or do i need t find a longer serp belt?

 

[MiroDSM]

Lol, ac compressor.

 

[talon2gbuyer]

Lol, ac compressor.

Keep in mind this is my first import car.. ever. used to own domestics all the way, so me not knowing where things are on this isnt that unusual

 

[bryanwheat]

IT goes around the crank pulley, around the tensioner than around the compressor.

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[talon2gbuyer]

So chances are the guy previous to me bought a shorter belt to delete the AC compressor. Ok, so I should be looking for a stock drive belt then. Thanks!

 

[crash89]

So chances are the guy previous to me bought a shorter belt to delete the AC compressor. Ok, so I should be looking for a stock drive belt then. Thanks!

No, didnt buy a shorter belt, just removed that belt. There are three different belts. 1 goes around crank pully to water pump and alternator, 1 goes around waterpump to the power steering and 1 goes crank pulley to ac compressor.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

Go to your local mitsu dealer and ask for an AC belt.

 

[BurrowZ]

So chances are the guy previous to me bought a shorter belt to delete the AC compressor. Ok, so I should be looking for a stock drive belt then. Thanks!

No, our cars use three separate drive belts, believe it or not.

One on alternator/water pump/harmonic balancer
One on harmonic balancer/ac compressor
One on power steering/water pump

Also just a heads up, some people just remove the A/C compressor belt if the A/C quits working and they don't want to fix it. I highly recommend getting it checked for leaks and whatnot if you decide to try it back out.

Also some people just have a hard time getting it back on, so they leave it off.


EDIT: SLOW! Crash beat me

 

[talon2gbuyer]

See, this is what happens when you come from the domestic world . Ok, ill go grab an ac belt then. The previous owner mentioned it may need a new ac compressor, so ill take that as It doesnt work. Judging by the fact that this kid nig-rigged half the shit on this car im not putting it past him. Sick of sweating my ass off in my own car Thanks for the heads up guys