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Old 10-16-2005, 03:37 PM
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I have removed everything so far except the damn compressor, i have taken like 6 bolts from it and it still does not go off, i can see another 2 bolts holding it, but there is no way i can fit a socket.. it's like between the bracket that hold it and the compressor itself..

Can anyone give me some advice here?
Old 10-16-2005, 04:20 PM
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There should be four bolts going through the compressor into that bracket, that should be all that is holding the compressor on. Then you can take the bracket off.
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that's damn weird then, because i took them all... even some bracket bolts and its hard on it.

it still has the rear line connected, but the radiator is off, so the other side is free.... could that thing be the problem?

Bah anyway i will go check out now. Thanks..

Ohm anyone know how much do the Swaybar Brackets weight?
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Anyone else that has removed the AC front components, What did you used to seal the HVAC line that is left open?
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Most people take everything out at once. But a large vacume cap or anything that will seal it off good will work. If nothing else duct tape will work fine, but may not look so good.
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Originally Posted by LC1

Ohm anyone know how much do the Swaybar Brackets weight?
They are somewhere in the vicinty of a couple pounds with the bolts that attach them.

Every pound counts!
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Originally Posted by LC1
Anyone else that has removed the AC front components, What did you used to seal the HVAC line that is left open?
Which one is that, you talkin about the one where it connected into the big box on the passenger side? If so, does it need to be sealed, cuz I didn't seal mine, just left it open, I plan on pulling that all out when I pull the dash for the 10 point install, just wondering why it would need to be sealed up?
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Originally Posted by Loudmouth LS1
Which one is that, you talkin about the one where it connected into the big box on the passenger side? If so, does it need to be sealed, cuz I didn't seal mine, just left it open, I plan on pulling that all out when I pull the dash for the 10 point install, just wondering why it would need to be sealed up?
Cause if you ever wanted to recharge the system the moisture that will get inside from it not being sealed could cause problems. If that will never happen, don't worry about it. If recharging is a possiblity seal it up.
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Right now i just left it with some tape.. but i will fabric something to seal it.. i dont think i will ever remove that thing unless i win the lottery or something.. but sealing all the other **** is a mess....

well.. this was a fun day.. !AC !Front Swaybar.. the car feels somewhat more even...
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Originally Posted by SPEEDYws6
Cause if you ever wanted to recharge the system the moisture that will get inside from it not being sealed could cause problems. If that will never happen, don't worry about it. If recharging is a possiblity seal it up.
Oh ok, then I don't have to worry, it'll never be going back in, thanks!
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guys what have you done with all the connectors that lay around?

AC/EGR/ABS etc? do you chop them?
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Wire diet!!! Trace those wires and cut as much of the wires as you can out. You would be supprised how much all that wire will weigh.




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