AC Grommets on Firewall removal
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AC Grommets on Firewall removal
So as I do not have AC, I was toying around with removing the grommets and capping the lines. I am no AC guru, and have not been under the dash yet, but I assume the AC lines are going to be tough to remove. Anyways, on to the question.
My plan is to get some screw in caps to screw on the AC leads that come out from the firewall, then push them back into the cabin area and weld the firewall hole closed. If I ever go AC again I can just drill a hole and push them through. Well, as I was removing the grommet, it began to disintegrate like much of the 27 year old rubber will do. I cleared out most of the firewall side of the grommet, and started on the cabin side (pulling through the firewall). Well as I was pulling it, it seemed to be pulling some insulation or some sort of fabric as well. Are these grommets somehow intertwined or "built in" somehow to the insulation? If I pull some out that would be alright (less of a fire hazard when I will weld it). Just wanted to get some clarification before I get under the dash and start pulling carpet and whatnots.
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My plan is to get some screw in caps to screw on the AC leads that come out from the firewall, then push them back into the cabin area and weld the firewall hole closed. If I ever go AC again I can just drill a hole and push them through. Well, as I was removing the grommet, it began to disintegrate like much of the 27 year old rubber will do. I cleared out most of the firewall side of the grommet, and started on the cabin side (pulling through the firewall). Well as I was pulling it, it seemed to be pulling some insulation or some sort of fabric as well. Are these grommets somehow intertwined or "built in" somehow to the insulation? If I pull some out that would be alright (less of a fire hazard when I will weld it). Just wanted to get some clarification before I get under the dash and start pulling carpet and whatnots.
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book marked for when I do my my AC removal =)
By the way, is there a market for FB AC parts? Ive considered selling mine when i pull it but i don't know if anyone wants it.
Anywho, can't wait to see your finished bay stu
By the way, is there a market for FB AC parts? Ive considered selling mine when i pull it but i don't know if anyone wants it.
Anywho, can't wait to see your finished bay stu
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I can't wait either, it is taking FOREVER. Went out and got a welder, then returned it because the house is not rated for 24amps
Cool beans, I was wondering what that port was for. Thanks
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+1 for using some rubber plugs. I pulled my whole A/C condenser and box out of the car. I made a fiberglass duct to replace it since I wanted the extra space under there to mount my ECU. You can find some nice OEM quality rubber plugs in any junkyard for a few pennies to stop up the holes. If you ever want to go back to A/C, you just need to pop 'em out.
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I havnt tired mine yet but I pulled the rubber body plugs out of wheel wells of my parts FC looks like the might be a good fit. I want to weld mine shut also but the plugs are a cheaper option.
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