Special tool for a/c hoses?

[notch22]

Ok, I am trying to remove the ac compressor, hoses, and condensor from the notch. Is there some special tool that I need to get or is there another way to get all of it loose? Thanks.

 

[bubba-dough]

The tools make it much easier. You can buy a plastic set for under $10 or get a metal set for about $20. However you can remove springlocks without the tool but unless you are in a real bind why.

 

[Flavadave4]

yeah, those will make your life a little easier!

 

[68stang351]

Autozone 9.99 for the set

 

[notch22]

Well I guess I will be making a trip to autozone tomorrow then. I wont be putting a/c back in the car for a while, how do you plug the heater core lines that stick out of the firewall?

 

[stangjunkie]

i just left mine open... what the worst that can happen water gets in them?? thats what its made for.... then again i need a new heater core so i dont care if this one gets dmaged

 

[bubba-dough]

then again i need a new heater core

You and me both pal. Its getting cold now so I need the heat. I just hate the 4 hours of my day to do something as simple as that.

 

[notch22]

4 hours? From what I understand, be prepared to have all saturday.

 

[djk8705]

I hope your A/C system isn't still charged right???

 

[bubba-dough]

4 hours? From what I understand, be prepared to have all saturday.

Nope I have sadly had to do it to all the fox's I have owned. As well as I have done it for a few pals.

 

[vamustangdude]

Does Summit sell this special tool?

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Any auto parts store should have them. I got mine at either Napa or Carquest since they're right here in town by me.