Removing Aircon

[mikeyd 13]

is there any reason why i cant just remove the aircon rad and pipework leaving the pump to act as a tensioner[ it is on a 306 16v xsi autocross car] did a slalom and it runs hot with the crap in between the 2 rads and aircon is not wanted/working properly anyway!!

[dcc 855]

you'll need to get it degassed properly, but yes you can remove it.

[Tom Fenton 1,548]

If you are going to remove it I'd also lose the compressor, especially if you are autotesting, its a heavy lump.

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

Ohhh, are any parts swappable with 205 items???

[Ryan 99]

Ohhh, are any parts swappable with 205 items???

 

I don't think any of it is a direct swap.

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

[mikeyd 13]

if i remove the pump is it just a case of fitting a non aircon belt or are there idlers/tensioners to fit as well?

[marksorrento205 80]

If its like the gti6 ( which I cannot remember off the top of my head ) then yes you would need a belt, idle roller, a tension roller and a bolt to tension it. WP will know!