milton

i searched and couldn't find a good theard on ac delet anyone have a good tutorial or step by step? if so much apreciated

Rx-7Doctor

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A/C removal is pretty straight forward. As far as the condenser removal. Just remove your radiator support panel. First remove the a/c lines that go to the condenser then unbolt the condenser. If you are plan on using the condenser in the future or selling it. Make sure that you tape the openings up so no condensation gets into it.

The receiver drier is the same way, just unbolt and remove. The a/c hoses are a straight forward removal also. Remember to tape up the ends and where the line goes thru the firewall to the evaporator core.

A/c compressor is same way, trace bolts and nuts that attach it and remove. Tape up inlet and outlet on compressor.

I would not remove the evaporator core since it is a pain if you have never done one. Besides it does not weigh much.

milton

thanx

85rotarypower

Also, make sure you get your system discharged by a certified technician. Its actually illegal for anyone not trained in A/C repair to mess with the A/C system. The least you can do is get the system properly discharged.

mbonner

I'm looking to add AC to my 84 GSL-SE, how much of a pain is it to do and does anyone have a delete set to sell?
Mike

Rx-7Doctor

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Mike, just alittle tip. If you need info about your own car then make sure you post up a thread first.

Your Se came with A/C. So it is a matter of finding out first what has been removed. The components that you are looking for are the following.
1). A/c condenser 2).Receiver drier 3). All A/c hoses 4). evaporator core
5). of course compressor. Is the mounting bracket still there that bolts to the engine block?
Once you figure out all parts needed then you can go to the installation procedure.
If you are getting a used compressor then make sure that whoever you buy it from has taped off the inlet/outlet ports. If any foreign material gets inside of a a/c compressor then it is useless. Also natural condensation will destroy it also. Recommend that you buy a new receiver drier, do not use a old one.
Everything is just a matter of bolt back on, after that the car needs to go into a reputable shop that will service the system properly.
You will need to install ALL NEW o'rings on everything.
The shops job is to Flush out the system first to get all the contaminates out. After that they need to put the correct amount of oil back in. put the system underr a vacuum to make sure there are no leaks.. After they put in the refrigerent that you decide to go with, either r134a or the original r12 then they should leak test and test it for vent temp.
Stay away from any of the refrigerent blends.
You need to do your homework when you take it to a shop to see how they will service your a/c. If they do not offer what i just stated above, stay away from them.

Midwest 7's

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doing this eliminates those 2 wack ac lines on the pass side firewall, if your going to do it right go ahead and pull it. you will need the ducting piece for under the dash from a non-ac car and the 2 rubber plugs that plug the firewall.

Rx-7Doctor

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Waste of time to pull it. Those 2 lines that protrude thru the firewall don't interfere with anything. Just put rubber caps on the end of them and be done with it.
Spending the time to remove it and find another duct piece does not make any sense. Especially if in the future the A/c will be put back on.

Midwest 7's

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it takes like 10 min to remove..?
i guess its just a matter of how clean of an engine bay you like.

Rx-7Doctor

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You find me a newbie that can remove a evaporator core in 10 minutes and i'll do cartwheels for you

Clean engine bay, you can barley see the things. If you want a clean engine bay then lets see some real detailing. Maybe like when the engine is out repaint the whold engine bay. This is of course after removing everything in it. Then cleaning all the components that go back into the bay area.

Midwest 7's

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true about the newb. maybe if he ask me and i give him specific directions.
lol, i just did that to an engine bay last spring. ended up selling the car because i prefer sa's to fb's. i even bought the factory tender blue paint. a lot of work for nothing.

Rx-7Doctor

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It's not for nothing. i commend you on attention to detail and making the effort to do something beyond and above what most people do. When you sell something like that and put alot of effort in it you should be proud of your work. I do alot of extra detail work when i work on members cars in the area. And i don't do it for a living, i do it because i enjoy it