anyone able to help me? How do I drain the AC condensor lines so I can replace the condensor? A racoon went through the grill of my s2k and took out the condenser and the radiator. radiator was leaking everywhere, but the condensor didn't leak. I got the new radiator and condesor, but I don't know how to empty and refil the AC condesor lines, or what to do it with. Is this what they call an AC recharge? Whats a safe way to empty the condensor lines?
Need help ASAP, was planning to drive it tonight if I can get it up and running in time
Thanks for any help you can provide. I'm pretty technically inclined, and have any tool I need, so feel free to lay it out there for me!
Casey

 

Casey, you'll need a machine that will "vacuum" out the gas since it's not advisable to release the gas into the atmosphere. If the system hasn't leaked all the gas out or isn't leaking, I'm sure most shops will be able to vacuum the gas out and recharge it when you make the necessary repairs/replacement.

 

thats the problem,
the system has refrigerant in it, but the condensor is bent in such a way to where I cannot install the new radiator, and I don't know how to release the refrigerant properly.
I Suppose I have to bring it in to a shop who can do the AC work? Damn, I'll just try and bend it back so I Can fit the new radiator back in, then drive it to the shop..
The system is not leaking, just bent and in the way



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