Aircon Removal

[endapender]

Looking for a bit of help. My aircon pulley rattles mad and was told the magnetic clutch is prob in trouble. As I dont use the aircon at all I was thinking of removing the whole thing.

What I need to know is when I screw off the H plug on the pipe to let out the gas can I just start taking the pipes off and where the pipes enter the bulkhead do I need to block these off or just deave them as they are after I pull the pipes out.

Will I need to move the power steering cooler thing in front of the aircon rad to get it out.

Sorry for all the questions and thanks for any help

[Mr Singh]

Yes you will have to move the PWR steering cooler, its only 2 bolts (iirc)

Be careful when you remove the air con pipes, the gas will come out quite violently, when its de-gasing get away from the car, or work in a open space, DON'T breath the gas in or your a55 will be knocked OUT!

Also, removing the AC pump completley means you need a smaller drive belt for your pwr steering and water pump pulleys ;)

[endapender]

Thanks am. Its outside so no problem with the gas. Was told it was bad for you alright. I have measured what size belt I need so must just source that. When I remove the pipes from the bulkhead can I just leave to holes as they are or do i need to cover them up

Thanks

[Mr Singh]

Cover those up, dont want anything going into those!

[endapender]

Thanks for the info Am. Much appreciated