killinit937

i completly removed the ac compressor. now all i have is that line that runs from above the brake master cylinder and down below the compressor. im curuious on where it leads to and where i should take it out at.
thanks

keith

sonorous7

Let's say they're 2 lines that both start at the compressor. One goes to the condenser which is right next to the radiator. The other runs around the engine bay through the firewall and to the evaporator. I recommend a hacksaw to get the lines out.. after that you have to get in behind the dash to remove the evaporator and as far as the condenser goes... the haynes manual says to remove the radiator but I've heard that some people have gotten it out from up top by removing the hood latch stuff. Also, there's the dryer to the left of the condenser.

killinit937

so basically remove the crap on top to get to the condensor. then from there i should be able to get it?
thanks

killinit937

well the line that goes beneath the compressor goes beside the radiator up and into the top of it i believe. would it be safe for me to just disconnect all of the lines?

sonorous7

It's safe to disconnect the rest of the a/c lines. Since you removed the compressor, the system is no longer under pressure.. just be careful with what you disconnect; there are oil and coolant lines all around there.

killinit937

made sure i only disconetced the lines from the compressor ill tackle the evaporator tommorow.

stylEmon

iTrader: (2)

don't know if I'd hacksaw into the lines. What would look better, a blocked off line, or a hack job?

sonorous7

not sure where you would have a blocked off line... it's all removed anyways; the hacksaw just speeds up the process.

MidnightOwl

Rip that **** OUT. But rip it out with patience and a keen eye for cleanliness. You can pull out the A/C paraphernalia rather easily under the dash too, it's like 4 bolts. Then you can get some little rubber gromets and fill up the holes, and it'll look rather nice!

Stanis

iTrader: (2)

Keep one thing in mind, while you are savagely hacking and yanking at those lines, there are others including myself that are looking for replacement hoses without getting stiffed by mazda or the local ac shop. With some patience, you can loosen them up and list in the for sale section for people like myself that have a daily driver rex with functional a/c and no concern for saving 10 precious pounds only to fry on the way home in 5 o'clock heat of summer traffic.

killinit937

compressor is still good. still got a few lines that are good that i can but others were ruining other stuff trying to yank and un-screw them