Cutting out the AC

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    On my 01 2.5RS My A/C went out. So im thinking that im just gonna take the whole system out. Has anyone done this before? What are some factors i need to think about... Like new belt length and any major mods to do?
     
    Bielke55, Jun 18, 2007
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    The AC is on it's own belt, so that's not an issue. You can just take that whole belt off.
     
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    just be careful when you drain the system. to do it properly you need special equipment other wise it will spray freon everywhere.
     
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    I have removed the whole thing. It isn't very difficult. If you want the weight savings, you can remove the AC compressor and all the tubing and condenser.
     
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    It's R134a, I don't think you'll have to worry about the freon content.
     
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    Yea im gonna have the guys here discharge the system for me. then im just gonna worry about the engine stuff...
     
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    Yeah, I'm sure Brian or Ben could do it for you just fine. Not complicated at all. Just don't let Erik do it, he likes to use a hacksaw to bleed A/C systems.
     
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    And stain your r00fs with the freon.
     
    driftin240, Jun 18, 2007
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