ac removal

[tkjeeper]

I did a search. Nothing of use. Can anyone advise of whether or not I need or should remove the ac condenser or compressor? The system is not blowing cool anyway and I like the windows down anyway, so can I remove the condenser to move the rad forward a bit to make way for aftermarket fans. Can I cut the lines or what is the proper way to do it, and does the pulley create unnecessary drag. Let me know what you all think, thanks.

 

[Jeff in VA]

:nono:

Do not just cut the lines. If you really want to dismantle the system, take it to a shop and have it properly evacuated. They will capture what refrigerant is in the system, then you can cut/unbolt what you want.

Jeff

 

[Spanky414]

If he isn't getting any cold air, then his system probably already sprung a leak and is empty anyway.

tkjeeper, when you try to turn the AC on does the clutch on the AC compressor engage? If it does then you still have pressure in your system, if it doesn't then is probably already empty. There is a sensor in the AC system that keeps it from turning on if it doesn't sense the pressure of the refrigerent.

 

[tkjeeper]

yes I believe I hear the engine labour when I switch it into ac mode, I have a buddy that can relieve the system for me, is it worthwhile doing anything with the compressor? I know some people remove it but what good would it do without it, is it better for the engine?

 

[Jeff in VA]

Do a search for OBA (On Board Air) and you'll see one possible use for it..

Jeff

 

[xjbubba]

No need to remove it, as long as the clutch is free -wheeling OK. You'd know it if it wasn't. I'd for sure convert it to OBA.

 

[DaffyXJ]

Makes a nice spot to move the Alternator up to. your jeep looses 50 lbs.

 

[rredalty]

or remove it completely with an a/c delete pully.

 

[Hella-XJ]

first queston, what year is your jeep? and yeah if you remove the condencer you will have better flow to the rad but removeing the entire sysem can effect your heating system(since the evaportaor and heater core are together in the duct work) and def dont just cut the lines if your jeep is 93 and older most likely it has R12 witch is full of CFC and will eat away at the ozone layer,(after 27 years due to the fact that its heavyer then air and boils at -22*F). but its not hard to remove a system, go to a shop ask for a staitc test down this will show if theres anything left in the lines, (if your not getting any cold air theres most likely not) if there is none then you can just remove the system. but leave the compresser. and sadly you cant sell the old parts once the open air hits the system its uselsss.
-keep jeepin

 

[aparke4]

I want to do the same thing with a 1999 if anyone has done it

 

[tkjeeper]

the jeep is a 93 ho auto, 200,000 miles on it, so if I convert to oba will this affect the heating and cooling system of my jeep? I dont have any issues with that and I know a lot of people do and I don't want to get into any of those problems. So will this cause unnecesary heating cooling problems that make it not worth the trouble?

 

[xjbubba]

Removing an other wise operational refrigeration (air conditioning) system would reduce the effectiveness of the defroster. Modern vehicles use refrigerated (dry) air for the front defrost mode. If your air conditioning system is already defunct, there would be no change from what you already are experiencing. Converting your compressor for OBA would not affect anything other than the defrost mode, as already discussed. Simply remove all hoses, etc, associated with the air conditioning system. Leave the heater/evaporator alone. Just remove the hoses and the various parts located in the engine compartment. Search for OBA systems using the Sandon compressor; they would be applicable to your system.