93ZM6

Hey guys, ummmmmm do I need to remove the air conditioning assembly to remove the engine? My chiltons manual says i do, but the book kind of sounds like generic engine removal for any car.

If i can remove the engine without touching that stupid thing it would save me alot of time and money. Thanks for any and all help, suggestions, thoughts, feelings, complaints, troubles at home...just joking lol thanks!!

93ZM6

Hey guys, ummmmmm do I need to remove the air conditioning assembly to remove the engine? My chiltons manual says i do, but the book kind of sounds like generic engine removal for any car.

If i can remove the engine without touching that stupid thing it would save me alot of time and money. Thanks for any and all help, suggestions, thoughts, feelings, complaints, troubles at home...just joking lol thanks!!

monster7

iTrader: (1)

you have to remove the compressor off the engine unless you want to pay for a recharge on your ac after you put it all back together.

if you dont remover the compressor you have to remove the lines in which all the refridgerant and oil will go everywhere

TwoFast4Lv

iTrader: (8)

I have done it a few times with out taking it out but it is easier if youy take it out.

You buy the R143A(About $45) and I will charge it for you

z28boysteve

iTrader: (9)

just vent it out the little schrader valve thing.........(shhhh this is illegal) and remove the condensor and crap and drop motor out the bottom

GEARHED

iTrader: (5)

Since you are closer to Ellis and he does this all the time, you might want to pm him for more details (he responded in the NW forum). If you fubar it he can at least walk you through it...they are a pita to get out without removing the AC first - unless you don't want the AC anyway.

LoudmouthLT1

iTrader: (2)

If you take the a/c out and want to reuse it, cap off the ends of the compressor or it'll absorb tons of moisture.

WS6freak

iTrader: (3)

I've also heard that although a/c removal is optional, the power steering should not be messed with. If air gets in the system it's a big PITA to get it out and make it work right again.

93ZM6

Ok thanks guys! I apreciate it. Man, forget the 5 grand i spend on the new engine, its all the little stuff thats killin my wallet.

93ZM6

Ok cool thank you guys!!