(78 280z) Sorry if i sound super dumb here but bare with me, im new ta this . While cleaning up the engine bay today i noticed that there is a belt missing from the engine. It is the belt that goes to that giant thing that looks like a pump or motor of some sort. I traced the lines and it connects to what looks like a smaller radiator thats in front of the real radiator. I was wondering. What is that giant pump lookin thing, and can my engine fare without it? That thing with all of the hoses, and lines really creates a lot of clutter. Just trying to make underneath the hood look a little better. Thanks guys

It's your A/C compressor. It could be stuck, that's why there is no drive belt. loose it all. It'll look much neater and save a few pounds. :devious:

Sounds like your talking about the airconditioning compressor.

That is your A/C compressor. You can get rid of it if you don't plan to use it.

I would at least put a belt on it and see if it works. Working a/c isn't a bad thing in California. Saving a few pounds is really not a big deal on a 78.

I heard something about smog stuff being hooked up to other cars ac stuff. Is this true with this one? Also, can i scrap the radiator lookin thing? And all of the lines? there is ALLOT of stuff that appears to be able to be removed.