okay, so my AC doesn't work and i have tomorrow off, so i figure i can remove it, along with other dead weight such as the condensor and AC lines. since i have to remove the radiator to access this, i figure i might as well drain and replace the coolant along with the thermostat.
my question is: is the AC system listed in the FSM. i know my haynes will say something, i was just wondering about the FSM. also, can i discharge the freon, or do i need to have a pro do it? do i need to remove the PS pump to get off the compressor? |
it might be in there, i dont remember. if it doent work it may not have any freon in it. i think you can tak out the compressor without touching the ps pump, you may have to loosen it, its a bitch either way
mike |
be careful when replacing the thermostat to not break the heads off either of the two bolts. And remember to put anti seize on them when reinstalling
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waht is that? is that the thread tape or what?
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rather than buy anti-seize @ $4.50 a bottle, check your medicine cabinet for some Mylanta, works the same way. Dip the bolt in and intall it. As far as the A/C is concerned Federal Law says you are not supposed to vent R-12 (freon) into the atmosphere. But unless you know of an EPA representitive living next door, don't sweat it. the easiest way is to crack open a fitting somewhere on the A/C system, what ever is easier, and crack it slightly, if you hear hissing let it slowly vent. may take a while, but do not breath the venting gasses. Don't open it wide open either, there is also oil in the A/C system and if let loose it will be everywhere.
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well, i but a little packet of anti-seize for $.99, and i unscrewed the AC system charging port and pushed in the needle valve with some pliers. there was a little hiss, but nothing more, so that's done. now i just need some bigger wrenches to take this all apart
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