How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor?
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How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor?
Is there a way to do this in my garage or do i need a mechanic, or is there a way that i don't even have to do this when i am taking the engine out of my car
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (dingusjt)
yeah just rest it on the side without disconnecting after removing radiator and condenser from the car ... if you're swappign motors to different series. i.e. d series to b-series, then you'll have to swap a/c compressors ... in which case jsut uncrew the nut a few threads and RUN hahhaha ... well just let it all out, dont need a mechanic is what I mean.
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (CHEETAH)
The envrironmentalists are SCREAMING at you now. LOL!
yeah just rest it on the side without disconnecting after removing radiator and condenser from the car ... if you're swappign motors to different series. i.e. d series to b-series, then you'll have to swap a/c compressors ... in which case jsut uncrew the nut a few threads and RUN hahhaha ... well just let it all out, dont need a mechanic is what I mean.
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (2point6)
if you are swapping motor series i would definitely suggest having a mechanic drain your AC setup the proper way. i think a jiffy lube would do it for you, i don't think they would charge you much. i would let a jiffy lube do this because it is hard to screw up something that is being taken out.
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (hondaslut #042)
its a 10,000$ EPA fine if you get caught. but in your garage you wont get caught. just unscrew the cap from the ac system . the valve looks like a tire valve. push in the "tit" in the center and the refrigerant will escape. just like a tire
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (jetdriven)
its a 10,000$ EPA fine if you get caught. but in your garage you wont get caught. just unscrew the cap from the ac system . the valve looks like a tire valve. push in the "tit" in the center and the refrigerant will escape. just like a tire
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (jetdriven)
I've gotten a little headache just from the R-134 that escapes when I'm pushing a hose onto the fittings. I don't want to think about how I'd feel after discharging the whole system in my face.
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (mph6563)
depress it very slowly, just to where you hear refrigerant escape. if you dont want a headacke then buy a charging hose, dont put a can on it, and snap it on the low side valve and get out of the garage!
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (mph6563)
I've gotten a little headache just from the R-134 that escapes when I'm pushing a hose onto the fittings. I don't want to think about how I'd feel after discharging the whole system in my face.
[Modified by CR-X, 2:49 PM 6/23/2002]
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (CR-X)
I accidentally breathed in and sprayed R-134 and side effect included dry mouth, swollen throat, and loss of feeling on my hand. Be careful .
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Re: How do i depressurize the air conditioner compressor? (YeuEmMaiMai)
r-134a is not flammable. also, why did they charge someone 10$ to recover the refrigerant?? They resell that **** to someone else for 10$ a pound dont you know. why should you pay them to recover it?? just screw the charging hose on the low side valve and getout of the garage. R-134a causes testicular cancer so dont breathe it!!
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