Removing the A/C.

Max777 · 03-28-2008, 01:20 PM

Ok, so my car is a convertible... and it has A/C. Now, it works alright at the moment, but I autocross, and want to take it out to save weight. I know that it is a pressurized system, and that it needs to be bled so that you dont hurt yourself when removing it... more later.

cool_as_crap · 03-28-2008, 01:55 PM

"Ooops, I accidentally just slit the a/c line with my 'gator knife, clumsy me."
After that, just make sure you move your head away from the engine bay.

Apac tii · 03-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool_as_crap

"Ooops, I accidentally just slit the a/c line with my 'gator knife, clumsy me."
After that, just make sure you move your head away from the engine bay.

I can't believe it the same thing happened to me.

Phoenix7 · 03-28-2008, 02:15 PM

OMG you too? Accidents happen. I felt bad for the atmosphere for a lil bit but forgot about it, till now.

Max777 · 03-28-2008, 05:59 PM

so you just slit the line and duck for cover? That's all? Wow, that is on easy accident!

Umm, you guys arent just messing with me, are you? I really dont want to f**k anything up...

djmtsu · 03-28-2008, 06:02 PM

Well, I did it a little different. I said, "Hey look at this tire valve on the A/C line, I should see if it unscrews with my valve stem tool."

Then I walked away and got some lunch.

Phoenix7 · 03-28-2008, 06:08 PM

naw, that's done on purpose. Ours were environmental accidents. Like Exxon Valdez but no news.\

EDIT:

don't try to hold the tire valve open with your fingers.

micah · 03-31-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix7

naw, that's done on purpose. Ours were environmental accidents. Like Exxon Valdez but no news.\

EDIT:

don't try to hold the tire valve open with your fingers.

Mine was an accident, I was trying to change the oil, but instead I unbolted all of my AC components and carefully removed them so that I can eventually put them back in place. Oops?

Weird thing is... even though my AC system WORKED (poorly) prior to taking it out, only a puff of "air" came out when I unscrewed it.. Lasted a second or two. Wore a respirator... that stuff causes super-aids. Just one teaspoon in your butt and your dead in 3 weeks.

Max777 · 03-28-2008, 06:10 PM

Umm, so which line exaclty do I "depresurize at the dealer"?

Should I tell em to do the bick thick one, or the small thin one?

SoGlow7 · 03-28-2008, 08:39 PM

yeah ive been wanting to remove the ac too, tomorrow ill go make sure the valve on my ac line is nice and loose.. i mean tight?

djmtsu · 03-28-2008, 09:24 PM

The one one I 'accidentally' removed was on the passenger side near the UIM. Maybe.

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 03-28-2008, 09:30 PM

I got lucky, I just unscrewed one of the hard line fitiings and someone had done the "dirty" part for me, no pressure, just lube. removed everything I could get to (still have the pump, fat hands don't fit well down there with the p/s still there) and called it good.

djmtsu · 03-28-2008, 09:34 PM

Side note: If you do happen to inadvertently remove the valve from the line, or remove a line, be sure to cover the car, or have a fan blowing away from the majority of the car. That friggin PAG oil will get EVERYWHERE.

Ask me how I know.

SoGlow7 · 03-28-2008, 10:11 PM

how do you know?

Max777 · 03-29-2008, 12:20 AM

Well, I'm thinking 2 things: Wear some nice and thick gloves, and put a huge ass towel in front of one of the schrader valves...

03-28-2008, 01:20 PM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Removing the A/C. Ok, so my car is a convertible... and it has A/C. Now, it works alright at the moment, but I autocross, and want to take it out to save weight. I know that it is a pressurized system, and that it needs to be bled so that you dont hurt yourself when removing it... more later. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-28-2008, 05:59 PM	#5
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	so you just slit the line and duck for cover? That's all? Wow, that is on easy accident! Umm, you guys arent just messing with me, are you? I really dont want to f*k anything up... __________________ Rotaries:*They are NOT that complicated!

03-28-2008, 06:02 PM	#6
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Well, I did it a little different. I said, "Hey look at this tire valve on the A/C line, I should see if it unscrews with my valve stem tool." Then I walked away and got some lunch. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-28-2008, 06:10 PM	#9
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Umm, so which line exaclty do I "depresurize at the dealer"? Should I tell em to do the bick thick one, or the small thin one? __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 03-28-2008 at 08:37 PM..

03-28-2008, 08:39 PM	#10
SoGlow7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Big Red Country iTrader: (1) Posts: 58 Rep Power: 17	yeah ive been wanting to remove the ac too, tomorrow ill go make sure the valve on my ac line is nice and loose.. i mean tight? __________________ DD: 93' EG "Ferio" Sedan Project: 88' TII Rebuild Since Spring of 07'

03-28-2008, 01:55 PM	#2
cool_as_crap BIIZZZAAAARRRRO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frazier Park, CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 56 Rep Power: 17	"Ooops, I accidentally just slit the a/c line with my 'gator knife, clumsy me." After that, just make sure you move your head away from the engine bay.

03-28-2008, 09:24 PM	#11
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	The one one I 'accidentally' removed was on the passenger side near the UIM. Maybe. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-28-2008, 09:30 PM	#12
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH iTrader: (0) Posts: 64 Rep Power: 17	I got lucky, I just unscrewed one of the hard line fitiings and someone had done the "dirty" part for me, no pressure, just lube. removed everything I could get to (still have the pump, fat hands don't fit well down there with the p/s still there) and called it good. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

03-28-2008, 09:34 PM	#13
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Side note: If you do happen to inadvertently remove the valve from the line, or remove a line, be sure to cover the car, or have a fan blowing away from the majority of the car. That friggin PAG oil will get EVERYWHERE. Ask me how I know. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-28-2008, 10:11 PM	#14
SoGlow7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Big Red Country iTrader: (1) Posts: 58 Rep Power: 17	how do you know? __________________ DD: 93' EG "Ferio" Sedan Project: 88' TII Rebuild Since Spring of 07'

03-29-2008, 12:20 AM	#15
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Well, I'm thinking 2 things: Wear some nice and thick gloves, and put a huge ass towel in front of one of the schrader valves... __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

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