85rx7crazydriver

hello, i'm about to take all the ac equipment off of my 85 gs, my question is, is there any way to de-pressureize the system myself?, and if id have to do it myself how much do you think it will cost? thanks

85rx7crazydriver

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dantheman

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Does it still have R-12 in it or did someone convert it?

If you have r-12, you really should get it evacuated by someone who can recover it. Best for the enviroment. They shouldn't charge you, as they can reuse that crap I belive. I know I wasn't charged when I took my honda in when I converted it.

You COULD just evacuate it into the air, but that isn't great for mother nature.

85rx7crazydriver

ok thanks, it's still the r12, so do i just go to an ac shop?

Siraniko

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If this is for a track car, then do it. Before you disconnect the entire A/C, just unhook the belt. Once its out, there is no turning back and you may regret it during hot summer months.

85rx7crazydriver

cool, the belt is already undone, i just want to remove the heavyest parts of the system. thanks guys

dantheman

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This is VERY true. Wait till June/July to pull it and decide it the weight loss is REALLY worth it.

On that note, I need to find a shop here in town to add some freon to my system. Have a few cans I found in a garage. Those things are like gold and I dont' want to waste it by doing it myself.

85rx7crazydriver

about how much weight will i save by removing most of the ac stuff?

Landon303

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there are schraider vavles (same as car tire vavle stem) & you push them down to evacuate it... if you dont want the hassle of taking it somewere & your not a nature nut... but reusing it does sound like a good bet, if its r-12.. as for weight, the compressor weighs about 20 pounds, about 5 in all the lines, 10 in the evaporator box, and about 5 for the condenser. o and i'd guess 5-10 for the steel compressor mounting bracket. those are all estimates, so it adds up to about 50. not too much, a little bit. does make the engine bay look alot better. but not worth it if you hate being hot, lol. have fun

mazdadude7

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if you want to remove it want it

85rx7crazydriver

ok, thanks guys

85rx7crazydriver

where is the bleed fitting for the r12?, i can't seem to find it.

OnlyOnThurs

Man i NEED AC!!! especially where i live ....you guys can keep you lightweight FB's ...ill keep mine thick, cool and sexy lol

85rx7crazydriver

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jonjonwells

To vent is easy. Just push in the little button located under the black caps.


And yes, I will ship it to whoever wants it.

85rx7crazydriver

alright, thanks man.