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Ok to start without serpentine belt?

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Default Ok to start without serpentine belt?

I can't seem to find a diagram online about what the serpentine belt drives, but I'm interested in starting the car with it off. Any harm in doing this?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Youll be ok. Just dont drive without it or run it too long. Only things the belt powers is ac comp, alternator, and uhh.. What else lol.
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Dont forget the Water pump

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 99SH
Dont forget the Water pump

WOOPS! Haha definitely dont wanna run it too long without coolant! At least your internal parts will be lubricated....
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Awesome guys! Thanks for the help. The water pump was something I was afraid of, but I'll make sure I don't run it very long.
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Don't worry about it too much. Not having the waterpump is like the thermostat being closed. Coolant will not circulate until your reach operating temperate anyway. When your fans kick in, know it's time to turn off the motor.
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