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Old 08-06-2012, 07:00 PM
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What's the procedure for draining the air con before disconnecting it .
I realise I can just loosen the connections and ven I to atmos, how dodgy is this, is it dangerous, am I right in saying its not legal

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Old 08-06-2012, 07:22 PM
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Question for you all
What's the procedure for draining the air con before disconnecting it .
I realise I can just loosen the connections and ven I to atmos, how dodgy is this, is it dangerous, am I right in saying its not legal

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LET ME GET THIS RIGHT???

You are worried about venting something to the ATMOSPHERE.:mfart::mfart:
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Old 08-06-2012, 07:41 PM
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It's not legal to vent atmosphere but if system has a Leak not much to stop it going to atmosphere
Also make sure it's R134 will have a sticker
Or find a garage will a charge system and do a deal
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Old 08-06-2012, 08:12 PM
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Not that I did this (of course) but I did hear of the undo bolt run away technique!

If you do that be warned about the UV dye/lubricant that sprays all over the engine and garage wall (again this is 'not' first hand experience!).
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Old 08-06-2012, 08:21 PM
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Pmsl at Big E ya bugger

Cheers for tip nick . Almost sounds like your speaking from experience

Think I will ask my friendly garage to pop around
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Old 09-06-2012, 07:41 AM
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Definitely not from experience as it's illegal to vta!

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Old 09-06-2012, 04:12 PM
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Why do you need it de-gased?
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:29 PM
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Why do you need it de-gased?
I'm removing everything from engine bay,
Is there a way of taking it all out without degassing ?
I'm confused
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:30 PM
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Kwikfit will drain the system for you free of charge
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:38 PM
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You can unbolt the compressor and the pipe will allow it to seat on the inner wing
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:56 PM
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You can unbolt the compressor and the pipe will allow it to seat on the inner wing
Oh right , but I'm looking to strip everything possible out of engine bay in readiness for painting
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Old 09-06-2012, 07:15 PM
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In that case a drian down will be need
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