TempleU_WS6

iTrader: (6)

Ok so I'm removing my a/c but is it save to discharge it in my garage?

***** pretty bad for you but what steps should I go through for discharging? Will freon get everywhere if I remove it?

rocket5979

iTrader: (1)

It is against the law to willfully discharge refrigerant into the atmosphere. Take it to a shop that does vehicle AC and just have them recover it for you. It won't cost much and you won't be breaking the law.

TempleU_WS6

iTrader: (6)

Yeah I know its illegal but who will know right?

Would it be safe for me to release it in my garage and just air it out?

thebulgd

iTrader: (6)

open the doors and you'll be fine. Damn near any engine modification is against the law if you drive your car on the street, whats one more broken law. Maybe get a fan and dont dump it all at once. Dont just sit in a fog filled room and breathe it in either. Wasnt that long ago that it was legal and totally acceptable to vent that **** to the atmosphere. ****** Cali laws, they are like plague and spread.

TempleU_WS6

iTrader: (6)

So should I release the freon into a towel through the schrader valve or should I loosen a line, let the air out then drain the freon?

rocket5979

iTrader: (1)

When you depressurize the system freon will come out, so there really isn't any way to depressurize first and then drain the freon because that is the gas that is under pressure. There is no air in the ac system.

TempleU_WS6

iTrader: (6)

oh yeah thats right. There is some oil in there though right? I just drained all the freon, gonna start dismantling the a/c. I'll check back in.

studderin

iTrader: (28)

try to get the car outside. you will get a oil mist on **** after the cloud settles. Get some old bed sheets over the windsheild, and another over the engine and fender. maybe even the roof, and hatch if you want, I did it on some cars that got oil on the glass and it was hard to get off.

Crack a line were you have a bunch of rags towels around that spot, and run away and let it drain.

MrElectric03

iTrader: (71)

If you take it to a shop they will likely do it for free since they are going to reuse it anyway. They hook up a machine, press a button and it sucks the system down in about a minute. No wasting bed sheets, no mess on your car or driveway and its better for all of us.

TempleU_WS6

iTrader: (6)

sorry guys. A/C completely out now :/

airfix

iTrader: (30)

Haha Perfect, I cracked mine Where it comes out of the condenser put a bucket underneath and walked away for 20mins no mess what so ever.

02Sweet

iTrader: (4)

About time! What are you doing about heat?

armyboyatc

iTrader: (29)

Hey Temple if you still have that stuff layin around I need to buy some bolts and stuff from you because im putting a/c back on my car. PM me if you do. Thanks