removing A/C?

whitneyj · Jul 12, 2009

I know this has been talked about to death,and that it's probably a really stupid simple answer, and that I should probably know this. . . BUT: Can I remover the condenser and and A/C plumbing and just leave the compressor where it is? I'd plug the holes and disconnect the harness, but I just want to ensure that I won't blow the thing up like that.

AIbandit · Jul 12, 2009

yeah you can get a A/c delete pulley for it too

micahtbyrd · Jul 12, 2009

I removed the condenser and the lines to the point where they enter the engine bay, after the front of my jeep was wrecked. I have had no problems or leaks. I say you should have no problem.

whitneyj · Jul 12, 2009

Yeah, I know that I could get the A/C deletion pulley, but I plan on doing OBA this winter and don't want to waste the money on the pulley.

So it's ok to just remove all lines, the condenser, and everything to the compressor as long as the compressor isn't engaged?

micahtbyrd · Jul 12, 2009

yes. I don't even know if it will matter if the commpressor does engage mine has engaged, and it hassent leaked at all. You should be good Just do it.

WrenchMonkey · Jul 12, 2009

You should have the system properly evac'ed before you break the lines. Gotta protect that ozone layer...

And you should avoid engaging the compressor with the system removed: the coolant acted as a lubricant. Without it or some sort of oiler, the compressor will be running dry.

Unplugging the lead would be plenty.

Robert

AIbandit · Jul 12, 2009

whitneyj said:
Yeah, I know that I could get the A/C deletion pulley, but I plan on doing OBA this winter and don't want to waste the money on the pulley.

So it's ok to just remove all lines, the condenser, and everything to the compressor as long as the compressor isn't engaged?

I've been running mine like this for a few years... I'm going to go convert it for onboard air I swear...

whitneyj · Jul 13, 2009

WrenchMonkey said:
You should have the system properly evac'ed before you break the lines. Gotta protect that ozone layer...

And you should avoid engaging the compressor with the system removed: the coolant acted as a lubricant. Without it or some sort of oiler, the compressor will be running dry.

Unplugging the lead would be plenty.

Robert

I already evaped the system, it failed the vacuum test so I didn't recharge the system. That's one of two reasons I want to ditch it.

Slip Kid · Jul 13, 2009

I removed the condenser and hoses, unplugged the compressor, and left it there. No problems so far except that I continue to not convert it to OBA.

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