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mccabe Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2007 Posts: 101 Location: Olympic Peninsula
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:19 am Post subject: What to do with wires and hoses after ac compresor removal? |
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Ok. So I've nearly finished installing my engine after a few
months without my van, ( first time doing any major engine work) I basicly just resealed it, new headgaskets, seals, piston rings, fuel lines, new radiator and hoses, the list goes on. Anyway I decided to remove the ac compresor and bracket along with the condensor in front. My question is what to do with the hoses, should I plug them? I don't really want to remove them as I will probably refurbish the ac system somewhere down the road when time and money allow. Also I was curious about the wireing conections namely the conection at the alternator, do I still need this? Does it power anything els or can I leave it disconected? _________________ 1991 Carat 2.1wbx
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mccabe Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2007 Posts: 101 Location: Olympic Peninsula
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Bump
mostly Im hoping someone can help me with the wire from the alternator to the ac. Do I need to reconnect it if I'm not going to be running a compresser anymore? _________________ 1991 Carat 2.1wbx
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neilwaukee Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2009 Posts: 51 Location: seattle
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:53 am Post subject: |
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bump again~
you know what the gang will say !
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Antron Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 289 Location: Greenville Mi
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:07 am Post subject: |
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I'd unhook the powerwire from the alt... it isnt fused at the alt and I can tell you from first hand experience how much smoke can come off that wire when shorted out
Bob
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tencentlife Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 10078 Location: Abiquiu, NM, USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:40 am Post subject: |
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The fat wire from the alt only powers the AC equipment, so you can leave it off if you don't want any of it working. I have the overhead GL system and I find the evap fans in the rear are great for moving air around the cabin and make a nice breeze on my face even without any cooling added, so you may consider that; those fans run off that power lead. If not, just tuck it up out of the way inside the rear pillar cover with the rest of the switchgear there.
If you're considering putting the AC back into use someday then by all means you should cap the ends of the hoses to keep dirt and water out. _________________ Shop for unique Vanagon accessories at the Vanistan shop:
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mccabe Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2007 Posts: 101 Location: Olympic Peninsula
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replys, just wasn't sure what all it powered.
Cap hoses and tucking away wires it is then. _________________ 1991 Carat 2.1wbx
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