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mcardlejl - 30 Jan 2008 02:14 GMT

Hey, I just noticed my car has A/C equipment. I probably can get all
the equipment out of the engine bay but was wondering if there was
anything special I needed to do that might not be obvious... I'd hate
to pull all the crap out then not have my car run. If there are any
tricks I'd really appreciate a head's up. Thanks! Jim

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Catman - 30 Jan 2008 07:04 GMT

> Hey, I just noticed my car has A/C equipment. I probably can get all
> the equipment out of the engine bay but was wondering if there was
> anything special I needed to do that might not be obvious... I'd hate
> to pull all the crap out then not have my car run. If there are any
> tricks I'd really appreciate a head's up. Thanks! Jim

Can't *think* of anything. I know my V6 used to have aircon, and that's
just fine.

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mcardlejl - 30 Jan 2008 14:08 GMT

> Can't *think* of anything. I know my V6 used to have aircon, and that's
> just fine.

I was planning on pulling out all the equipment from the engine bay
and just cutting the hoses at the bulkhead. When I redo the carpet
next winter I may pull out the rest of the aircon system out of the
interior, but i do like having the extra interior fan that comes with
the system. I did notice several wires attached to the compressor. I
just planned to disconnect them and tape them off. That was what I
was most concerned with.

I did have an earlier post about creating a new ciruit that would
allow th eheadlights to only be on when the key is in the ignition.
Now that I've removed the A/C I bet that'll free up a ciruit??? I'll
have to find a wiring diagram for the car and see if anything makes
sense. But if anyone has any experience with doing this I'd greatly
appreciate a head's up! Thanks! Can't wait for Spring! Jim

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Catman - 30 Jan 2008 14:37 GMT

>> Can't *think* of anything. I know my V6 used to have aircon, and that's
>> just fine.
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> just planned to disconnect them and tape them off. That was what I
> was most concerned with.

I can't see there would be a problem, though make sure you get the
system drained before you cut anything.

> I did have an earlier post about creating a new ciruit that would
> allow th eheadlights to only be on when the key is in the ignition.
> Now that I've removed the A/C I bet that'll free up a ciruit???

I doubt it. If you want the lights to be on when the key is *in* as
opposed to *turned*.

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Mark Hickey - 31 Jan 2008 01:25 GMT

>Hey, I just noticed my car has A/C equipment. I probably can get all
>the equipment out of the engine bay but was wondering if there was
>anything special I needed to do that might not be obvious... I'd hate
>to pull all the crap out then not have my car run. If there are any
>tricks I'd really appreciate a head's up. Thanks! Jim

If your '88 is like my '85, getting the compressor out is NOT fun...
the engine compartment simply wasn't designed for all the stuff that
ended up in there by the '80's.

If you decide to try to take the compressor mount out, plan on
spending a few hours cursing (in Italian, or it doesn't work). It's
just in an awfully awkward position.

I don't have a clue what it would take to get the passenger
compartment components out... I'd save that job until I had to tear
the dash out for something else.

Speaking of which - does anyone know an easy way to install the three
gauges (fuel, oil and water termp) quickly and easily? I have the
little clips on the back, but for the life of me can't figure out how
to slide them in from the front - they always seem to interfere with
their neighbor's mount. So now I have them all mounted at a jaunty
angle (works perfect when I drive with my head slightly cocked).

Mark "twisted" Hickey

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