I have a siezed a/c compressor and was wondering if I took out the hole system compressor, lines condenser, and all that other fun stuff will it effect my heater at all?? Also with me taking out the compressor I know I'll need a shorter belt for the crank pulley to the power steering pump, do they make one for pros that had no power steering? thanks for any info.
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A base model 323 w/ no a/c and having the a/c installed will cost $1500+tax.
Please save ur a/c. Not unless you live in Alaska but you dont. Hey, N cali? Damn, there's a couple of us w/ BG here in N. Cali. Cool!
If you're gonna remove your a/c to add more power to ur car. I'd say you might as well change your steering to manual steering. This should add a good 7 hp. Goodluck !'03 Protege5 sunlight silver
'07 Mazdaspeed3 black mica
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Originally posted by dyno94proI have a siezed a/c compressor and was wondering if I took out the hole system compressor, lines condenser, and all that other fun stuff will it effect my heater at all?? Also with me taking out the compressor I know I'll need a shorter belt for the crank pulley to the power steering pump, do they make one for pros that had no power steering? thanks for any info.
Remove your A/C compressor and bracket, lines, condenser and fan, receiver/dryer, relays and harness, and if you want to go under the glovebox, you can remove your evaporator. That is not necessary though.
A/C was an option, so there is a shorter belt for non A/C cars.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
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Originally posted by JhoNo, your heating performance will not be effected.
Remove your A/C compressor and bracket, lines, condenser and fan, receiver/dryer, relays and harness, and if you want to go under the glovebox, you can remove your evaporator. That is not necessary though.
A/C was an option, so there is a shorter belt for non A/C cars.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
Thanks for the info Jho, thats exactly what I was wanting to here. Since its a three day weekend I think I'll have time to get that done plus hit the junkyard for a 626 front lip and grab the center and rear console from an MX-3. The only thing that sucks about taking out the a/c is that I have to pay to have the rest of the R-12 taken out of the system. Thanks again for the info.94 DX PRO -- A/T( Hate automatic)-- 2.25 Catback exhaust, BOMZ muffler, K&N Air Filter, Ractive front and rear strut bars, Mx-3 rear lower tie bar, waiting to make front tie bar, 323 Hollow Grill(Looks Nice), Ford Escort Spoiler----On my way to do the 5 Speed Swap
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Originally posted by dyno94proThanks for the info Jho, thats exactly what I was wanting to here. Since its a three day weekend I think I'll have time to get that done plus hit the junkyard for a 626 front lip and grab the center and rear console from an MX-3. The only thing that sucks about taking out the a/c is that I have to pay to have the rest of the R-12 taken out of the system. Thanks again for the info.
You're welcome.
Not good advice, but I just went to a well ventilated area and cracked my lines open to get the refrigerant out. Don't breathe that **** in.
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aww hell. what do you think happens when you come in with a siezed compresser and you have a r12 system anyways. most tech's (myself included) will just open it up and let it vent. we are lazy. bad for the enviroment yes. as bad as they say no. and news flash they have since found out r134a is pretty much just as bad.mods: engine: fm stroker lightened and knifedged crank, 11:1, custom crank scraper, fully p&p head and intake mani, bored throttle body, flowed and matched stock injectors, rx7 vaf, apexi safc, gude race cams, modded ecu 8200 fuel cutoff, blaster coil, clutchmasters stage 3 clutch, fidanza fly wheel and timeing gears, msp diff, custom shortram in a cold air box
suspension: s/r struts intrack springs and intrax sway bars 15x6.5 rims kumho mx tires 205 50 r 15
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If a Tech gets caught doin that it is a 10,000 dollar fine. Be smart about it and do it right.c+p>c<c+d1>c+p<m+d2>m<m+f>f<c+p>m<m+f>f<f+s1>c+p<c +s2>c<c+p>
2002 Mazda Protégé 5 , 5-speed , poly engine mounts , 4 to 1 header , JIC-Magic semi titanium cat back , custom CAI , Tokiko hp struts , Vogtland springs , Mazdaspeed sway-bar kit , Megan racing TTL's , Megan Racing trailing arms , pedders control arm bushings , corksport clutch line and shifter bushings , Tiger Tuning rear panel with V brace , Black sedan headlights with 6000k H.I.D.'s , M3 mirrors , Audio by Alpine , Kicker and just getting started.
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yes it is a big fine. however i can tell you ive done it a few times and know a few guys who have done the same. not easy to catch someone doing it. we arent sposed to charge a r12 system that we know leaks either but that happens all the time just as bad.mods: engine: fm stroker lightened and knifedged crank, 11:1, custom crank scraper, fully p&p head and intake mani, bored throttle body, flowed and matched stock injectors, rx7 vaf, apexi safc, gude race cams, modded ecu 8200 fuel cutoff, blaster coil, clutchmasters stage 3 clutch, fidanza fly wheel and timeing gears, msp diff, custom shortram in a cold air box
suspension: s/r struts intrack springs and intrax sway bars 15x6.5 rims kumho mx tires 205 50 r 15
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I hooked up the pressure gauge up to my a/c and it showed no pressure so now I can start hacking at it. I guess that means my r-12 leaked into the ozone "ooops". Better that it did instead of paying to have it removed. Now it will help look a little cleaner under the hood having everything removed.94 DX PRO -- A/T( Hate automatic)-- 2.25 Catback exhaust, BOMZ muffler, K&N Air Filter, Ractive front and rear strut bars, Mx-3 rear lower tie bar, waiting to make front tie bar, 323 Hollow Grill(Looks Nice), Ford Escort Spoiler----On my way to do the 5 Speed Swap
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Originally posted by escortkidaww hell. what do you think happens when you come in with a siezed compresser and you have a r12 system anyways. most tech's (myself included) will just open it up and let it vent. we are lazy. bad for the enviroment yes. as bad as they say no. and news flash they have since found out r134a is pretty much just as bad.
spend the few bucks and get the system discharged before you hack into anything, save the friggin environment
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Originally posted by escortkidyes it is a big fine. however i can tell you ive done it a few times and know a few guys who have done the same. not easy to catch someone doing it. we arent sposed to charge a r12 system that we know leaks either but that happens all the time just as bad.'03 Protege5 sunlight silver
'07 Mazdaspeed3 black mica
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