Radiator with car equipped with AC

[Pinchlite]

So removing these items totally,then storeing them would ruin them?

What if any advantages would removing be.

Basically I dont like how the condensor is basically ontop/infront of the engine radiator.

I would think nothing infront of the engine radiator would allow it to get much more air and cool off better.

P.S I forgot to put this back in.

I suppone it directs air onto rad,

It sits to the left of radiator..

https://i.imgur.com/YFIRCsG.jpg

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

So removing these items totally,then storeing them would ruin them?

What if any advantages would removing be.

Basically I dont like how the condensor is basically ontop/infront of the engine radiator.

I would think nothing infront of the engine radiator would allow it to get much more air and cool off better.

P.S I forgot to put this back in.

I suppone it directs air onto rad,

It sits to the left of radiator..

https://i.imgur.com/YFIRCsG.jpg

No, if you remove the parts and store them, they would be fine. If left on the car, they would get mositure in them. I had an old Dodge van which were known for rear evaporator failure. A leak in it resulted in mositure making it's way all the way to my compressor, causing it to literally seize. I would minimally cover the compressor high side and low side ports with plugs if storing it. I agree that removing the condensor would allow more air through the rad.

Minimal advantages to removing the A/C components would be weight reduction, less parasitic draw on the engine from the compressor, even when freewheeling, a little more space in the engine bay for air flow. You would however have to find a shorter belt. It may not be worth the effort to remove the stuff.

I removed that plastic cover and used the space for a transmission cooler. I wouldn't sweat it, but it may keep your engine bay cleaner with it reinstalled. It is a bit tricky to reinstall without removing the bumper cover if I recall correctly. One of the plastic push pins is up under the crossmember, I think. It's been a while.