remove a/c condenser cam install ?

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Sep 17, 2012 | 07:49 PM

magnoman

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remove a/c condenser cam install ?

Do I need to pull a/c condenser to install cam ? Hate to have to let all the coolant out .. I have rack out and radiator , remember seeing a thread where they just laid the a/c condenser on top o motor with out un hooking lines ?

Sep 17, 2012 | 07:57 PM

lucky131969

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Originally Posted by magnoman

......remember seeing a thread where they just laid the a/c condenser on top o motor with out un hooking lines ?

I would like to see that trick. Pics please

Sep 17, 2012 | 08:34 PM

Goober35

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I have done this several times in an F-body but not in the vette yet.

Sep 17, 2012 | 09:08 PM

magnoman

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Ok ,, so it looks like and taking the a/c lines off ... crap ..well here its turing to fall so dont think I will be needing A/C till nest year ..

Sep 17, 2012 | 09:13 PM

lucky131969

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Ok ,, so it looks like and taking the a/c lines off ... crap ..well here its turing to fall so dont think I will be needing A/C till nest year ..

Do a little research. I think you'll find most guys leave the condenser connected.

Sep 17, 2012 | 09:23 PM

magnoman

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Been looking ..

Sep 17, 2012 | 09:37 PM

VetteNoob

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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)

Leave the condenser. You have enough room to get the cam in and out with the AC system intact.

Sep 17, 2012 | 09:40 PM

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Sep 17, 2012 | 09:51 PM

FRITZM

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You might want to check this site: Fritzm.

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1

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Sep 17, 2012 | 09:51 PM

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feeder82

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it will come out without pulling the condenser but its tight i needed someone to pull it back out of the way., and i bent some fins getting it out

Sep 17, 2012 | 10:13 PM

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warren s

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I had plenty of room. Tied the condenser up with some nylon wire ties to move it up and out of the way.

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Sep 17, 2012 | 10:15 PM

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RonSSNova

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It'e easy. Take the drivers side of the condenser and tuck it behind the plastic deal that the aircleaner sits on and it will be way out of the way and it will stay there.

Ron