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finally removed the rest of the AC/heater stuff

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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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my question is.. after removing all the components how about removing the wires. did most of you just cut the wire at the loom or trace it all the way to the fuse boxes. in the hood i traced it to the fuse boxes and removed the fuses too.

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its actually not as hard as i thought. im not going to put it back together until i figure out how to clean up the wires better
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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WOW!! I removed my AC stuff a few years ago, but haven't tackled the heat. I think I'll leave that alone.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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i just got done taking the a/c stuff out, but im leaving the heat.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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yeah this isnt my daily driver. nor my weekend lol just a toy now. i too removed the ac couple years ago but my clutch went out so while waiting for the clutch i got bored and decided to do this. im probably in it maybe a couple hours
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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one more picture... i did it to clean up the engine bay more. up next i will be removing the factory radiator and replace it with a straight standing as soon as i find out a size that will fit. chop up the support and put in a new beam. and also redo the intercooler piping to rid of the silicone piece there that i was supplied with.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Is removing the dash necessary to get to the heater core? THat's what scares the hell out me. I'm afraid of too many rattles and squeaks after I put it back on. How hard was dash removal?

Nice engine bay, by the way!!


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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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not hard at all.... squeaks and rattles are easy to fix and find. but i guess thats me. i work at a dealership and i deal with it all the time. there are no write ups how to do it but once you pop off the plastic cowl you will say hmmm thats it

thanks for the compliment
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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to remove just the heater core, no. i just got rid of my evap. and it took me 2 days. about 2-3 hours a night. and that was also cutting the evap box under the hood.
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sweet, i have thought of ditching the ac but dont think the heat would ever go away
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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i say only do it if you dont drive on your car often. who carries the hvac delete plates i only see them for $60 bucks.. i can get a thick piece of sheetmetal and make my own for that amount. but now im lazy and would rather buy a prefabbed lol
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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i know speed inc has them, i THINK they are a sponser, otherwise my *** is getting whooped by the mods.
but speed is where im getting mine shortly
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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yea speed inc has them and they are a sponser
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