Help Removing A/C?????
03-23-04, 12:37 AM
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Help Removing A/C?????
How do I remove the A/C?
I already unbolted the compressor but I want to remove it completed . I am pulling my engine so might as well do this. Never really used the A/C in the 2 years I have my FD. Do I need to depressurized the system.
Any advice would help. Thanx
I already unbolted the compressor but I want to remove it completed . I am pulling my engine so might as well do this. Never really used the A/C in the 2 years I have my FD. Do I need to depressurized the system.
Any advice would help. Thanx
03-23-04, 01:07 AM
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Yes you need to depressurize the system.. the best way to do it is go to an A/C shop and have them clear the system...
I am assuming you cannot drive to a shop because you say you are pulling your engine. If this is the case..there are a couple of options...1) BUY a A/C replacement kit( the one that converts to the new refridgerent.) After you scavenge the old gas just stop and remove the lines..
Option#2) just unbolt the lines at the compressor and walk away for about 5 minutes or so..And hope no EPA people are around. Option#2 Is ILLEGAL. But happens VERY often. It is also very bad for the enviorment..but given everything else we( the world) does to it I don't think it's all that big a deal. But the judge may!!
I am assuming you cannot drive to a shop because you say you are pulling your engine. If this is the case..there are a couple of options...1) BUY a A/C replacement kit( the one that converts to the new refridgerent.) After you scavenge the old gas just stop and remove the lines..
Option#2) just unbolt the lines at the compressor and walk away for about 5 minutes or so..And hope no EPA people are around. Option#2 Is ILLEGAL. But happens VERY often. It is also very bad for the enviorment..but given everything else we( the world) does to it I don't think it's all that big a deal. But the judge may!!
03-23-04, 09:18 AM
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I just unpluged mine. It sprayed everywhere but I don't care. However you might want to put a towel or something around the hose which you unplug cause that r12 thing eats the paint.
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03-24-04, 08:28 PM
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huero,
congratulations on a great mod. junk the power steering while you are at it. don't forget to trash the heat exchanger ( a-c radiator) that does a great job blocking all the incoming air to you real radiator.
howard coleman
congratulations on a great mod. junk the power steering while you are at it. don't forget to trash the heat exchanger ( a-c radiator) that does a great job blocking all the incoming air to you real radiator.
howard coleman
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03-25-04, 11:28 PM
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Finally got A/C off. Took the heat exchanger off and all A/C lines except the big one to the firewall. There is no room but I will remove ABS shield and try again.
How do I eliminate (cancel)the P/S?
more info
Thanx
How do I eliminate (cancel)the P/S?
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Thanx