2002 Honda Civic AC compressor?

I'm driving from chicago to LA. Drove for 18 hours everything was fine. Tried to start the car this morning and engine wouldn't turn. Took it to the shop and they said the AC compressor overheated and caused the belt to start running incorrectly. They want 1000 bucks. Can I get a bypass pulley and do it that way?

Sure, it is not an absolute necessity to have the A/C compressor engaged with the drive belt. The trick will be to find one that fits properly.

Just find the right length belt to bypass the AC

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