Chops Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Another question here, piling them on today. Im too pussy to remove my A/C despite never using it ever, cause i know ittle never go back in even if i come to sell it. is it possible to just fit a different belt that misses the ac pump and therefore keeps it in but non functional? That would be ideal for lazy ol me thanks as always for any help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I am personally going to rip the a/c system out, then unplug it etc. - I will be leaving the main pump attached to it on the belt. But it wont function as it has no system. I did the same on my EP3 Civic Type-R Didn't cause any bother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrygt Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 just get a ep80 or ep91 powersteering belt. ask for the non ac model, I've got a belt that you can buy thats brand new that will work if you want it mate. i bought it from iddy at id workz but I've removed my power steering so dont need it. i also had my aircon totally removed but this belt will work your powersteering whilst retaining your air con condersor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Just get rid of it all don't be lazy lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chops Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Can you actually feel a difference though? presumably it would rev more freely, but thats a lot of effort and the loss of A/C for placebo power lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Makes changing oil filter ect soo much easier the compressor weighs a fair amount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 It takes about half an hour to do the lot in the bay if you know what youre doing. That just leaves the evaporater which is in the heater box behind the dash. But please ffs go to a garage and let them drain the AC gas before you touch anything, i've seen first hand the damage it can do !! Properly bad stuff like you could lose your sight or limbs from the burns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chops Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Im swapping my turbo out for a glanza turbo friday with a bit of luck, doing oil, filter oil pressure sensor, manifold and all that other tosss while im in there, so i ought to ust take the bugger out. how much are de-gas jobs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Just be a few quid at any back street place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 It takes about half an hour to do the lot in the bay if you know what youre doing. That just leaves the evaporater which is in the heater box behind the dash. But please ffs go to a garage and let them drain the AC gas before you touch anything, i've seen first hand the damage it can do !! Properly bad stuff like you could lose your sight or limbs from the burns.I used an aircon regas valve that comes with the can wrapped it in a towel and left it for a good hour was fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm sure it was but i'm only stating how bad it is because a lot of people dont actually know how dangerous it can be. Its not worth freezing your eyes over and permanently losing your sight for lol, thats all i'm saying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm sure it was but i'm only stating how bad it is because a lot of people dont actually know how dangerous it can be. Its not worth freezing your eyes over and permanently losing your sight for lol, thats all i'm saying I know what you mean mate it is nasty stuff if you were to stand there while it's pissing out it wouldn't do you any good as it's very toxic Same as the gas in fidge freezers Nasty stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Legally you have to have the gas vented by proper means. Although then again you are never meant to exceed the speed limit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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