It's time to remove the a/c system from my parts car. Is it safe to just open one of the fittings and let all the freon out? Where would a good place to start be?
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I believe you need to get it evacuated with a vacuum aparatus. R12 is some nasty stuff. I believe most shops will actually give you money for any R12 they take out because you can't really get it anymore.Originally posted by Gruelius -
Not really an option since the car isn't drivable...Comment
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You could do that, but make sure there isn't an EPA truck nearby, that's highly illegal.
Keep your hands away and just crack it slightly.
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TJ... don't tell anyone. do it outside. as per Jordans response when i asked this 6 months ago, use leather gloves and a screwdriver... unscrew the cap, use the screwdriver to depress the needle in the middle of the valve. i was also a weenie and wore a respirator.. not sure if it would have helped in the slightest. my system had almost no R12 in it.
for the record, damn everyone who does this on a car that drives. take it to the service station.. if the car doesn't drive, eh... do it at your own risk/guilt level.
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oh, and remember that stuff will be dripping out of the A/C compressor for a long time... I'm assuming this is R12 and not just water. let it drain for a while before shipping... the LAST thing you need is UPS on your ass about shipping hazmats.. trust me.. not a good placesigpic
king of bad decisions.Comment
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Re: Cracking open the A/C system
if you do it....DON'T GET CAUGHT!Originally posted by Digitalwave
they will ask you to bend over...Comment
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just let it out... as long as you dont do it on a usual basis its ok.... but you are suposed to evacuate and recycle itComment
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Re: Cracking open the A/C system
I don't see how I would get caught, its not obvious is it? And I live in a pretty low key neighborhood.Originally posted by SpazComment
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Re: Cracking open the A/C system
then your good to go, normally people get caught be cause people rat and report them, and in comerical districts the inpectors drive around and inspect undercover.Originally posted by DigitalwaveComment
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What should I use to plug the wholes in the condensor, compressor, etc., when I pull them out? So I don't get moisture or anything in side them. I can't think of anything good to use to plug the holes up.Comment
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you can use hose plugs, you see them at any auto parts store, almost look like bottle caps made of fimsly plastic....wreckers use them alot, maybe ask them for some.Comment
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