AC belt necessary for 3ZVE?

[89FourRunner]

I looked all over the forum before I posted this. I am sure it is addressed somewhere in a build thread.

Is the AC belt necessary on the 3ZVE if your air conditioner has been broken for years? I will be replacing the belts soon (and keeping a spare set) and was wondering if I should save my money with the AC belt? Might seem like a novice question, but wasn't sure if the belt (AC) was running anything else. Can I simply run the alternator belt (1) and power steering belt (1)? Haven't had a working AC in over a decade.

 

[RonJR]

I replaced my compressor a few years ago. As you've noticed, the AC belt only runs over the crank pulley, the tensioner/idler pulley, and the compressor pulley. As such, there's no need for it if you don't want to run the compressor.

The alternator belt and the PS pump belt also each power the fan, so you need those in place.

 

[Brownfaux]

You do not need it for anything other than air conditioning. I haven't put mine back on from the SAS and engine overhaul.