Project "Blown HD" my 6/8 drop/shortblock/heads/cam/blower/tranny install
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:16 PM
#451
Originally Posted by Stoichiometric
Great pics and write up. When you removed your A/C compressor did you take any special steps to cap the lines? I ask because I have this A/C compressor removal phobia that my dad gave me when he told me that the reciever/dryer would saturate with moisture when exposed to the atmosphere. I need to remove mine soon too, but I am scared! lol
it's green and stinks like **** 
btw, all I removed was the condenser, easy stuff, just unscrew the schrader valve, don't let your fingers get frost bite.
Last edited by moregrip; Dec 3, 2006 at 09:22 PM.
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:27 PM
#452
couple of questions came up.....
1. do you guys re-use these clips, or get new ones as per the manual?
2. I don't see any reason to remove the power steering pump any further, do any of you see a reason why I'd need to move it beyond where it's at now?
1 of the 2 reasons I discharged my A/C system was to correct a problem GM does not warranty. Does anyone else get a hissing noise that sounds like it's coming from under the dash? Dollars to donuts it's the A/C system. The part below takes care of that issue, but alas, GM does not warranty the process to my knowledge:
1. do you guys re-use these clips, or get new ones as per the manual?
2. I don't see any reason to remove the power steering pump any further, do any of you see a reason why I'd need to move it beyond where it's at now?
1 of the 2 reasons I discharged my A/C system was to correct a problem GM does not warranty. Does anyone else get a hissing noise that sounds like it's coming from under the dash? Dollars to donuts it's the A/C system. The part below takes care of that issue, but alas, GM does not warranty the process to my knowledge:
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:44 PM
#453
I have reused the clips atleast 4 times with no issues.
Remove the ps pump it wil make life easier when cleaning the deck of the block and getting to that bolt in the bottom corner. Its just a preference thing if you can get away with it then keep it on there. Mine is laying on the frame rail right now.
I know you have your idea of what is right, Im just too lazy to do all that extra work
Remove the ps pump it wil make life easier when cleaning the deck of the block and getting to that bolt in the bottom corner. Its just a preference thing if you can get away with it then keep it on there. Mine is laying on the frame rail right now.
I know you have your idea of what is right, Im just too lazy to do all that extra work
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:48 PM
#454
Originally Posted by moregrip
1 of the 2 reasons I discharged my A/C system was to correct a problem GM does not warranty. Does anyone else get a hissing noise that sounds like it's coming from under the dash? Dollars to donuts it's the A/C system. The part below takes care of that issue, but alas, GM does not warranty the process to my knowledge:
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:51 PM
#455
Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
I know you have your idea of what is right, Im just too lazy to do all that extra work
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:57 PM
#456
Originally Posted by Tootall
What part is this? I've never heard of the hissing a/c system. What years is this on?
EDIT: here it is.....
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=297545
Last edited by moregrip; Dec 3, 2006 at 09:09 PM.
Dec 3, 2006 | 08:57 PM
#457
Originally Posted by Rhino79
Same here, I leave the P.S. pump attached to the acc. bracket and just take the whole thing loose and lay it to the side.
Dec 3, 2006 | 10:14 PM
#460
Originally Posted by Bill Reid
Yup, got the same damn "labored vacuum leak" sound under the dash. So, this is the fix, eh? Learn something new everyday
Bill
Bill