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tried that but there isn't enough contact on the alternator pulley for it not to slip. Had to give in and buy a ac pump from scrappy. It's working now anyway, thanks for the input everybody :)

Thanks for the replies. I've tried the other layout but its no good as it rubs on the timing belt cover, also as mentioned the tensioner doesn't work with it like that. I've been researching it and it seems I have two options: First is get the proper non ac layout by getting an alternator mounting bracket from a non ac engine and refitting the alt and ps to it. Second, buy a new oil sump and ac compressor and fit it so I can fit the belt as intended.

Also does anyone know if there is any problem using a different layout with a custom belt length? I've drawn a pic of what I mean:

Hello, this is my first post on this forum so hello! I recently had the a/c pump drop off my 2.0 HDI RHZ engine. The mounting points on the sump and pump are sheared off so I'm trying to manage without it (ac didn't work anyhow) I bought a belt for my engine without a/c and its shorter than the old one by cannot figure out how it could go on. There is no way it seems to work. I've attached a picture of the same engine so you can see the layout. It's the bottom pulley, the ac pump that has broken off. I'm really stuck with this so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.