Hey my 97 cav. with 200k miles compressor is making noise.I took the belt off and spun the pully and it is def. the compressor. My question is what are my options other then a new clutch or compressor is there a way to by pass the ac unit all together. Im lookin to keep the car on the road as long as I can while spending the least amount of money...( ha ha isnt everyone)

 

You can replace the clutch. Or you can go without a/c, but you need a shorter belt. I don't know much about your car so I cannot say if the option for no a/c was available. Look on www.rockauto.com to see if you can find a belt for a car with no a/c.