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Old 12-02-2014, 11:23 AM
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How significant is AC compressor belt drag?

The AC on my 84 300D does not work and I'm not interested in getting it to work. Since the car uses separate belts, it made me wonder whether the drag on the disengaged AC compressor is significant enough to warrant removing it.

Thoughts?
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