Has anyone stripped the A/C from their car?, repairs will cost 1000$, need alternative! Options

[axelrduvirage]

hey gang,

just got back from the shop. the compressor and the dehydrator are leaking in my air conditioning system. total taxes in is just short of 1000$. has anyone successfully stripped the whole works from their Celica? what are the risks, if any? are there any other costs other than the labour to take the system out? this comes at a bad time since i am trying to get the bodywork done and put a coat of paint on the car in the next few days. all my "disposable" income is going towards that. i know i don't live in SoCal or FLA but we do get muggy weather here on the coast. i guess i could live without A/C until next summer. opinions and ponders on this question are more than welcome.

[axelrduvirage]

thanks guys and gals. i may just leave it be for this simmer and see if i suffer too much. i luv the heat though. i am only happy when the sweat drips off my nose when i'm sitting in a lounger in the sun drinking a cold beer. i think it comes from dealing with our beautiful eastcoast canadian winters. lugging that extra weight seems a bit of a waste, but i will probably get the system overhauled next spring if nothing else comes along to lighten my wallet.

BTW minimal clothing should be worn at all times riding a Celica regardless of the engine. it just makes a hot looking car look even hotter (certain owners here on the 6gc can no doubt make it as hot as the surface of the sun-- i see halters and 6-packs oh, my!) and the ordinary citizen thinks the cars are even faster.

PS-- my car looks like crap now since i've started sanding, filling and have taken off the sideskirts and spoiler. hope to post a new "progress" thread soon.



PPS the wing comes off after supper

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