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[humbucker]

faced with removing an engine from a v6 with air conditioning i wonder if anyone can advise on the practicalities of depressurising the air con system.

i *think* i'm right in saying you should get a specialist in to do that job for you, soooo instead of awaiting the replies of 'you have to get a specialist in' let me ask the question in other words...

if you got a specialist in to depressurise your air con system because you were removing a v6 engine with air con from an omega, what would that specialist have to do, and how would that specialist advise you to do it, if you were qualified. am i making sense? you can read between the lines i'm sure.

 

[Broomies Mate]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

[dbug]

You would need a vacuum pump with an empty gas bottle to take the refrigerant - vacuum out system into bottle until none left in system.  Easy or not?

Note most scrap yards have this gear!!

[dbug]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

Thats illegal mate  and not helpful advice to the Op on an open forum.

[vauxfan2k]

simply letting the gas escape is utter laziness and also illegal/harmful to the environment, the gas is reusable so no need to waste it.

 

[Broomies Mate]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

Thats illegal mate  and not helpful advice to the Op on an open forum.

I'm well aware of that 

Doesn't stop the likes of Kwik-Fit etc topping up your system just for it to leak into the atmosphere over the next few months, then further commit crime by charging £40 for the benefit. 

[humbucker]

i'm right in thinking that the air con system needs depressurising before the engine can be removed?

[Broomies Mate]

i'm right in thinking that the air con system needs depressurising before the engine can be removed?

Yup.

[Darth Loo-knee]

i'm right in thinking that the air con system needs depressurising before the engine can be removed?

Lets put it this way with the air con pipe removed at the joint near the bulkhead and at the join to the condensor it makes it far easier

[Andy H]

After I had my A/C system depressurised I was told that it was possible to unbolt the compressor and swing it to one side to get the engine out.

I haven't tried it myself but I would think if anyone knew the answer then Darth Vader would :-/

[Darth Loo-knee]

After I had my A/C system depressurised I was told that it was possible to unbolt the compressor and swing it to one side to get the engine out.

I haven't tried it myself but I would think if anyone knew the answer then Darth Vader would :-/

I would suggest leaving the air con pump in place but its up to you

[dbug]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

Thats illegal mate  and not helpful advice to the Op on an open forum.

I'm well aware of that 

Doesn't stop the likes of Kwik-Fit etc topping up your system just for it to leak into the atmosphere over the next few months, then further commit crime by charging £40 for the benefit. 

Maybe but the Op has asked for advice and to give him advice thats illegal is i feel not what OOFs about.

[Broomies Mate]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

Thats illegal mate  and not helpful advice to the Op on an open forum.

I'm well aware of that 

Doesn't stop the likes of Kwik-Fit etc topping up your system just for it to leak into the atmosphere over the next few months, then further commit crime by charging £40 for the benefit. 

Maybe but the Op has asked for advice and to give him advice thats illegal is i feel not what OOFs about.

OK, I appreciate what you are saying.

The wording of the OP's question speaks volumes, but as you evidently missed it, I'll look like the bad guy 


BY THE WAY KIDS, SNIFFING GLUE IS BAD!  NOBODY DRINK, NOBODY SMOKE, NOBODY PULL LEGS OFF SPIDERS.  IT'S NAUGHTY!

[dbug]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

Thats illegal mate  and not helpful advice to the Op on an open forum.

I'm well aware of that 

Doesn't stop the likes of Kwik-Fit etc topping up your system just for it to leak into the atmosphere over the next few months, then further commit crime by charging £40 for the benefit. 

Maybe but the Op has asked for advice and to give him advice thats illegal is i feel not what OOFs about.

OK, I appreciate what you are saying.

The wording of the OP's question speaks volumes, but as you evidently missed it, I'll look like the bad guy 

BY THE WAY KIDS, SNIFFING GLUE IS BAD!  NOBODY DRINK, NOBODY SMOKE, NOBODY PULL LEGS OFF SPIDERS.  IT'S NAUGHTY!

No I didn't mate - thats why I mentioned using a scrap yard.

There's also no need to shout and throw your toys out of the pram!!

[Broomies Mate]

Undo the shreader (sp?) valve slightly until you can hear the gas escape then make yourself a cup of tea.

Dont inhale the gas and dont let it touch your skin.

Obviously it is not advised, and obviously harmful to the planet, just like most Air-Con systems which leak anyway.

Thats the way I always do it.

Thats illegal mate  and not helpful advice to the Op on an open forum.

I'm well aware of that 

Doesn't stop the likes of Kwik-Fit etc topping up your system just for it to leak into the atmosphere over the next few months, then further commit crime by charging £40 for the benefit. 

Maybe but the Op has asked for advice and to give him advice thats illegal is i feel not what OOFs about.

OK, I appreciate what you are saying.

The wording of the OP's question speaks volumes, but as you evidently missed it, I'll look like the bad guy 

BY THE WAY KIDS, SNIFFING GLUE IS BAD!  NOBODY DRINK, NOBODY SMOKE, NOBODY PULL LEGS OFF SPIDERS.  IT'S NAUGHTY!

No I didn't mate - thats why I mentioned using a scrap yard.

There's also no need to shout and throw your toys out of the pram!!

  When offering good advice like not sniffing glue, it's good to shout.