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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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I am attempting to remove the lower a/c hose from the dryer on my 1979 corvette. So far I have tried to access the dryer from the bottom by removing the access plate but I can not seem to get the hose fitting loose. Did GM design a special 1&1/4 craw foot tool for this job. All help will be appreciated. Thanks Gary B.
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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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gary b i am not shure on the 79 but on my 82 i took off the side grill and was able to lossen the hose from the dryer with out problem .not alot of room but it did not seem to be to tight .
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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary B.
I am attempting to remove the lower a/c hose from the dryer on my 1979 corvette. So far I have tried to access the dryer from the bottom by removing the access plate but I can not seem to get the hose fitting loose. Did GM design a special 1&1/4 craw foot tool for this job. All help will be appreciated. Thanks Gary B.
ON THE 77 I AM RESTORING I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED TO BE AN ACCESS PANEL IN THE RIGHT FENDER WELL IS THIS INDEED AN ACCESS PANEL TO THE ACCUMULATOR? i THOUGHT SOMEONE FOR SOME REASON CUT A SQUARE HOLE IN MY FENDERWELL FOR ACCESSING SOMETHING. i WAS GOING TO GLASS OVER THE PANEL BUT IF YOU GUYS SAY THAT IS A FACTORY ACCESS PANEL I WILL LEAVE IT ALONE. THANKS.
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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Looked at a 78SA last year that had a hole chopped into the inner fender. Definitely not factory. I don't recall any access holes in any of mine. And I don't look forward to ever having to get at the hoses!
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