911: AC Panel Replacement, Coolant lines, Questions?

[iamacynic37]

I got a radiator with an integrated AC Condenser panel, a long time ago from radiatorbarn.com - it's time to replace it.

1. when I disconnect the current AC Panel from the coolant, does that mean I'll have to repressurize the AC system? I cannot find many videos or write-ups on this and the two (Quality: 360p) videos out there show repressurizing the system.

2. How the hell do I disconnect these coolant lines to the condenser panel? I have Fuel/AC line wrenches but they're really on there. Is it better to replace them new?

3. draining the radiator, unhooking it, and replacing it is all I'm good for. Am I gonna be able to repressurize this?

4. I'm a new dad, I'm exhausted, I took off work to fix this shit but after seeing all this I am regretting not pushing this off on the Mechanic. Should I Give up and save my sanity?

Your help is really appreciated by me - thank you :eeks1:

 

[RCP Phx]

Are you sure that your not talking about the transmission cooler lines? I have never seen or heard of a combo radiator/condenser coil?

 

[iamacynic37]

I am not sure, but I was watching This video and this video which are the same connection I see to the AC Condenser Panel which is in front of my radiator. Here is a Picture:

 

[iamacynic37]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J4l6vSlySzeqnz92Yp-Bp3Zk7aaMPucU/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TjwCP34iXYvqXGFvF3OdeS4e1c295q9i/view?usp=drive_link

 

[RCP Phx]

Those are your refridgerant lines, and first you must evacuate and recover your existing charge, then you can release the fittings. Yes you will have to recharge the system.

 

[RCP Phx]

BTW, it doesn't sound like you have the tooling to do this so it should be taken to a professional!

 

[iamacynic37]

Agreed - thank you.