Ferrari Mailing List: taking ac condenser out

[Michel Savard (mysavard]

1981 308 GTSi:

I have decided to take my ac condenser out to help with the airflow in front. The ac does not work and I don't know why, but I've been driving without it for 9 years. So, why try to fix it ($$$$$) if I'm not going to use it anyway.

Here are my questions:

1- It looks like I need to take the front hood off before I start, right ?

2- I can only see 2 bolts on top, even in the manual (tav.42), holding both the radiator and the condenser together. Are there any more hiding somewhere ? Can it be that simple ?

3- Do I have to also take the radiator out ?

4- After disconnecting the 2 pipes (#11, #14 tav 42) can I just cover their ends and leave them there ?

 

I was thinking that if I need to take the radiator out, I may as well send it to a specialized shop and have it all cleaned up and /or redone or whatever the term is. I'll paint it myself afterwards.

 

Thanks for the help !

 

Michael Savard