Volvo Repair: Clutch for 1992 Volvo 240, crankshaft pulley, 1992 volvo 240


Question
The clutch has gone out on my friend's 1992 Volvo 240.  The power steering runs from the same belt and I know it will eventually seize. She does not have the money for a new compressor and labor (totaling $900-1500).  The part on the internet is $319 but i'm not competent with ac work.  Is there a non-ac model of the car and non-ac belt/ belt configuration that could substitute???

Answer
I have replaced just a belt that ran from the crankshaft pulley to the PS pulley.Its a litle bit off and I don't like the repair much.I would rather see you replace just the AC comprssor clutch, Its a bolt on peice that doesn't involve any AC work. Should be able to pick one up locally for about a hundred bucks. I have seen some canadian models without AC, its a different configuration of ps pump.