Has anyone removed the complete AC system? I had removed the radiator part when I did my Fluidyne, the system was already discharged and we have to convert to R164? up here if we want to refill, to me its not worth the bother. Anyways I want to get rid of the pump, lines and inside the car radiator, I would think this last step may improve the flow through ventilation? Is it a pita to do? And more important is it worthwhile?

Thanks for the help. Brant.

 

I removed it all about 2 years ago. It's self explanitory how to remove it. Took me about 20 minutes with the right tools at hand.

 

How is the ventilation now, better?

Tx

 

Yes it will improve airflow and clean up the engine bay. The lines are a PIA to get under the ABS pump, and you have to remove the dash to get rid of every single component, but it is well worth it.

 

I'm not sure exactly what you mean. I removed everything from the firewall forward.

 

Thats on my list of things to do this winter. I never use it, it doesn't work too good, and its just taking up space and adding weight.

 

 

you guys how are you planning on surviving the heat during summer? Without AC my back gets all wet with sweat! If you were to where can you get the convert kit so I can get my AC working right?

 

Put the windows down and drive faster!
Mine would get warm, but it never got so hot that I would sweat.

 

I'm Italian, I sweat in A/C anyways. And like I said, my A/C has not worked since I got the car.

 

jspec, there is an A/C component under the dash. I think it's the dryer or evaporator (I cannot remember). If you remove this, you have to duct the climate control properly - that's why alot of people, including myself, just forget it and leave it there.

The piping by the firewall side is indeed a major hassle but it helps if you remove the ABS heat shield first.

The weight of the A/C + P/S (which would most likely do at the same time) compnents is 52 lb.

The removal of both allows you to get to the spark plugs very easily and also provides better underbay airflow with less ancillary devices to get in the way.

 

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As I stated above, I left everything fromt he firewall forward. I don't have problems with air flow on the inside, but I don't exactly need to use a heater in Okinawa(subtropical climate). I'm also not a woman and need to stay cool all the time.

 

What did you use to plug your Power steering lines?

 

I want to remove both ac and ps pumps but I cant figure out where it unbolts.. then again i havnt really took a ton of time to look, i just glanced over it a few times.

 

There are four bolts that hold the compressor to the engine. Two on the top and two on the bottom. Kind hard to see buy you can feel them. I think they are 10 mm bolts. Just keep unbolting the other stuff till it all comes out. The hardest part for me was getting the two bolts on the bottom of the compressor, not a lot of room to work. There are two large lines that run into the passenger footwell just under the ABS stuff. Disconnect those two lines being careful not to bend/break the lines. If you want, you can remove the glove box and remove the evaporator too. That is what I did. It still retains the heating for the car. You don't need to remove the dash to do it. Let me know if you have any questions about the a/c, dash, or heater core. I just replaced my carpet and had to remove the entire dash and heater core to get the carpet in. I now consider myself and expert

 

I'm gathering here that you just remove the entire bracket from the engine, with both the ps and ac still attached, true?

Also, does anyone that's removed the ps race their car in autocross or Solo I? That's all I use my car for and was concerned about how lack of ps may affect control.

Thanks

Tubbs