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Old 08-29-2006, 10:21 AM
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Hey all

My a/c evaporator core went out bout 3 years ago and is gonna cost mad $$ to fix. I'm considering ditching the a/c all together for cost reasons and to save weight.

Anybody know where to snag a reliable a/c eliminator kit?

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I'm considering removing a/c as well. What does an eliminator kit actually consist of?
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Default you can just remove belt and compressor. Purge freon from line and sealoff...

the condenser unit is behind dash, so a bit more work is involved if you want to remove it.
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my point exactly, so what's the kit for?
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Default It's like the ATP eliminator kit-- but for the A/C

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I couldnt imagine not having a/c, especially for defoging windows when it rains n' stuff.
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thnx 4 info...it has been accomplished...now time for my big turbo to go in!! after 7 years of watin
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btw all that stuff weighed 66 lbs total
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I don't drive the A4 in the rain :P
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