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04-07-2009, 07:58 AM
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a/c removal hey guys im getting ready to do my heads and cam..... ive got a bunch of stuff to go on..... i was going to remove my a/c but im not really sure how to do it on these cars im trying to save a few pounds if anyone has any ideas that would help alot. also will the car run werid if i do remove the a/c or will it be fine...
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The car will run fine with the A/C gone. What you need to do is remove the freon, the best way to do it is to get a set of automotive gauges and hook them up to the lines and 
get rid of the gas. Or if you cant find a set you could just pierce one of the lines with a very small nail. There is Oil in the system so make sure your prepared for that to come out. After the gas is out its just a few bolts.
get rid of the gas. Or if you cant find a set you could just pierce one of the lines with a very small nail. There is Oil in the system so make sure your prepared for that to come out. After the gas is out its just a few bolts.
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if you did in fact pull yours off you should know you do not need a shorter belt. there is a belt that is just for the a/c, simply remove it. the serpentine belt doesn't run the a/c!
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04-15-2009, 07:46 AM
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so does anyone have any advice on removing the heater core..... im just taking it off and replacing it with bmr's block off
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there are 2 13mm..bolts bolting the lines to the box in the Fire wall unbolt thoes. 3 10mm one to condensor 1 to canister unbolt 1 to bottom of condensor take radiator shroud off pull condensor out. Unbolt 2 15mm on the compressor from the top 2 15mm from bottom at this point compressor will fall 4 15mm holding bracket. 1 bolt holding canister bracket then your done 30-45mins
leave heater core remove lines, just loop the lines on the Water pump heater core is pretty light
leave heater core remove lines, just loop the lines on the Water pump heater core is pretty light
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i was taking the heater core out to help clean up the engine bay for a future build..... plus taking this it will look a lot better for car shows....
