Removing the A/C system...
08-13-2004, 06:40 PM
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Removing the A/C system...
Hi,
I'm actually looking froward to removing the whol A/C system on my car, since it takes up too much space under my hood, and I would like to have more room while working in it...
I would like to know if it's possible to do it by myself? If so, how?
Thx.
I'm actually looking froward to removing the whol A/C system on my car, since it takes up too much space under my hood, and I would like to have more room while working in it...
I would like to know if it's possible to do it by myself? If so, how?
Thx.
08-14-2004, 11:57 AM
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Re: Removing the A/C system...
Take the car to a certified/qualified repair shop to have the refrigerant recovered from the vehicle. If you still have R12, you might find a shop that will do it for free, in exchange for the R12. If you can't find a shop to do that, the cost will be minimal.
Then, start removing parts! It's pretty simple really. Just unbolt and remove everything, no special tools needed. Since you're looking for more room, install the proper AC delete heater box available from EBay, these classifieds, or www.thirdgen.org 's classifieds. Your looking for an "AC delete box" or a "1LE AC delete box". If you have a serpentine drive belt system, you will also the need the "AC delete" pulley or "1LE AC delete pulley".
When asking for advice, it helps to provide us with the year, model, and engine of the vehicle that you have
Then, start removing parts! It's pretty simple really. Just unbolt and remove everything, no special tools needed. Since you're looking for more room, install the proper AC delete heater box available from EBay, these classifieds, or www.thirdgen.org 's classifieds. Your looking for an "AC delete box" or a "1LE AC delete box". If you have a serpentine drive belt system, you will also the need the "AC delete" pulley or "1LE AC delete pulley".
When asking for advice, it helps to provide us with the year, model, and engine of the vehicle that you have
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08-14-2004, 02:08 PM
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Re: Removing the A/C system...
Originally Posted by Marc 85Z28
Take the car to a certified/qualified repair shop to have the refrigerant recovered from the vehicle.
08-14-2004, 07:18 PM
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Re: Removing the A/C system...
Originally Posted by Marc 85Z28
Don't post anymore... it just makes you look dumber
08-15-2004, 10:06 AM
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Re: Removing the A/C system...
Originally Posted by firebirdjosh
I think there are people that may actually listen to you, that may have been why some members are upset.
08-16-2004, 06:17 AM
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Re: Removing the A/C system...
Ok, good, I'll bring the car to a shop to do a purge... That's what I tought...
After that, I'll be finally able to change my 4 remaining spark plugs! Btw, it's a 91' Z28 with a 350.
After that, I'll be finally able to change my 4 remaining spark plugs! Btw, it's a 91' Z28 with a 350.
08-17-2004, 11:51 AM
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Re: Removing the A/C system...
Originally Posted by Randy Capone
After that, I'll be finally able to change my 4 remaining spark plugs! Btw, it's a 91' Z28 with a 350.
BTW - Headers make plug changes on our cars very easy. I can do mine in under 15 minutes, all from the top, without the AC interfering.
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