mikew968

Does anyone have a diy on removing the a/c system? This will help with weight and more airflow to the radiator.

Thanks, Mike

RajDatta

Mike, do you mean condensor and compressor?
This is all based on memory so..
You need to remove radiator to get to condensor. Also, once you open line, you will lose refrigerant so beware of that. The lines start from the firewall right behind the engine valve cover.
It routes thru the firewall thru the drivers wheel well.
You also have the compressor fittings going to condensor.
Best bet is to remove bellypan to remove the lines.
Its very simple. If you do remove the compressor, make sure you get AC delete mount and a shorter alternator belt. You will need to remove alternator to get the AC mount.
Raj

mikew968

Thanks Raj:

Yes I want to remove compressor and condensor. It's both weight and the condensor in front of the radiator.

Mike

RajDatta

Mike, to tell you the truth, it might be much easier if you remove the front bumper cover to achieve this. It would be easy access to get to condensor. You won't need to remove radiator and lose coolant.
Raj

FRporscheman

I've never taken the bumper off but FWIW I have removed the radiator, and it's cake.

rdhayward

I recently R&R'd my condensor. Not necessary to remove the radiator at all.

* Remove the nose/belly pans;
* Remove the driver-side inner fender lining;
* Disconnect the condensor hoses (bottom driver-side);
* Remove the air duct (plastic cover over radiator and condensor);
* Remove the condensor mounting brackets;
* Slide condensor up and out.

Sounds like several steps, but it takes less than 30 minutes.

I'll leave it to you to figure out removal of the other stuff (filter/drier; compressor; hoses; evaporator...)

mikew968

I know there was apost on using a different belt but there seemed to be some concerns with doing that. So is it best to use a smaller belt or just buy the a/c delete bracket?

Mike

RajDatta

Why would you want to carry the weight of the AC compressor? If I was in your shoes, I would go for an AC delete kit and a smaller belt.
What is the concern with doing that?
Raj

mikew968

I will remove the compressor as well just trying to figure out if I need a bracket or just a shorter belt. I just got an e-mail from a guy who makes a bracket from alum for $89 incl shipping.

Mike

RajDatta

You will definitely need a new bracket if you lose the compressor. You can also buy an original Porsche unit. They sold cars without AC in Europe. I don't think they are that expensive either, less than $100.
Raj