Replacing AC condesor

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Evan

Discussion Starter · Apr 15, 2002

I need to re-install the AC condesor in my 00RS, the guy I bought it from removed it for some reason and didn't put it back. I've got the part but I'm not quite sure how to do it. I know it goes in front of the radiator correct? Do I have to remove the radiator all together to put the condesor back in? Do I need to remove the front bumper too?
My old car didn't have AC and I swear I'm not going through another summer without it. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Evan

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I_H8_1.8

· #2 · Apr 17, 2002

I had to do this once; not on a Subaru but I would imagine it's pretty much the same. It goes in front of the radiator, and I'm pretty sure you will have to take of the front bumper to be able to do it right. I'm pretty sure the radiator can stay put. Hope this helps.

spshultz

· #3 · Apr 17, 2002

Evan,

Were the ends capped while the part was off the car? You don't want any kind of condensation inside the system or it will ruin it. Once you get it on make sure you take it somewhere to have the system purged and refilled.

Even though it may not look wet inside it can be. Water very very bad!

Evan

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 17, 2002

How exactly do I remove the bumber? I've taken bumpers off of other cars but never the RS. I can't imagine it being that difficult, but there are always screws and clips in weird places. Is there anything to look out for?
Thanks
Evan

I_H8_1.8

· #5 · Apr 18, 2002

There is a link on the I-club under "mods"-just click on the link for the PIAA 80 XT installation or whatever they're called. That'll tell you the whole thing.

Evan

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 18, 2002

Wow, great page. Thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for.
Evan

I_H8_1.8

· #7 · Apr 18, 2002

No problem. I see you are in Greensboro-That's where I call home but I'm stuck in OH for now. Have you been there for long?

Evan

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 18, 2002

Hey awesome. Yeah I've been here for about 4 years now. I might be moving away this summer but it all depends on school and money. I like living here though. What took you all the way to Ohio?

I_H8_1.8

· #9 · Apr 19, 2002

I love it down there! The reasons why I moved up here make for a rather long story, but mainly it was for school. I plan on moving back when I graduate, but that will be about 5 years! :curse: Damn engineering! I may be down over the summer, though; maybe we can hang out.

Darrell

HondaH8er

· #10 · Apr 19, 2002

Evan--->

<---I_H8_1.8

(Sorry, couldn't help it!))

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I_H8_1.8

· #11 · Apr 19, 2002

Hey HondaH8er, don't you have to go to work or something?!:flame: Just kidding. That little smiley thing is funny as hell! Where do you find those?

Evan

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 19, 2002

hardy har har HondaH8er! BTW, I love Hondas!

If your ever gonna be in GSO let me know.

Evan

HondaH8er

· #13 · Apr 19, 2002

Evan said:
hardy har har HondaH8er! BTW, I love Hondas!

If your ever gonna be in GSO let me know.

Evan

Apperently, never, if I value my life!
:run:
And i don't really hate Honda's, just some of the people who drive them, and you know the ones I'm talking about. There are several Honda products I wouldn't mind owning, actually; ITR, NSX, CRX, RSX TypeS. I wish there was half the aftermarket for our RS's that there is for the Civic.

HondaH8er

· #14 · Apr 19, 2002

I_H8_1.8 said:
Hey HondaH8er, don't you have to go to work or something?!:flame: Just kidding. That little smiley thing is funny as hell! Where do you find those?

Yeah, in a week or so! And I got that smilie from www.off-topic.net . I'm Subie Driver over there, as I am at any non-Subaru board (for obvious reasons!), including ClubSI

! I think I have 5 whole posts at SI, as a matter of fact!

Evan

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 20, 2002

the 2nd part was meant for I_H8_1.8

I_H8_1.8

· #16 · Apr 20, 2002

Even I knew that! :stupid:

HondaH8er

· #17 · Apr 20, 2002

the 2nd part was meant for I_H8_1.8

Oops!

Even I knew that!

When you are trying to call me stupid, though, pointing to the top of the page doesn't help your cause very much

Let me try to help you out here:

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I_H8_1.8

· #18 · Apr 20, 2002

Yeah, well, it got the point across didn't it? :barf:

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