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'capillary tube' info. requested--I'm going in! 200 1983

posted by  frankly on  Fri Apr 18 07:39 CST 2003
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Greetings,

Will soon go in and try to lube bearings on blower motor (for cabin heater) of 245DL.

Removed a/c condenser long ago to help engine cooling (more airflow to radiator). The a/c on the car is now permanently "dysfunctional."
A/C compressor is still in place as the power steering pump sits on top....
And dash rotary knob to turn system on is still in place.

My question(s):

When I dismantle the dash front panel, will want to get as much out of the way as possible and I know that "capillary" wire/tube (white in color, eh?) will be in the way, that is, remain connected to dash a/c switch which I'd just as soon leave in place.

Any advice? Never plan to have a/c ever again on this vehicle.
Is dash a/c switch NOT "electric" as it were?

Can I simply pull this capillary thing off the dash switch and stop worrying?

Old Volvos and a/c, not a good idea IMHO.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

--Franck

Keep in mind I'm a big guy...

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83 245, 81 244








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    'capillary tube' info. requested--I'm going in! 200 1983

    posted by  chainy on  Fri Apr 18 08:22 CST 2003
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    Frank
    The white capillary (sp) tube goes to the switch as you say. I do not think it would be good to diconnect it. The switch also has several other wires going to it that would have to be disconnected anyway. (at least i do not know of another way.) When I did my blower, I disconnected the wires, removed the switch from panel and let it hang, GENTLY, by the tube. I was able to move it completly out of my way. I hope this helps.

    Joe








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    'capillary tube' info. requested--I'm going in! 200 1983

    uid 27's pic
    posted by  Art Benstein on  Fri Apr 18 08:20 CST 2003
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    No, don't rip it off the switch or the sensor will think it is already ice cold in the car and never turn the switch on.

    I don't remember it being in the way that much, but you could disconnect the wires and "store" it out of harm's way. Or unclip it from the evaporator inlet to pull it out.

    You see my yard sale?

    Keeping in mind you're a big guy, you gonna pull the dash?
    --
    Art Benstein near Baltimore








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      'capillary tube' info. requested--I'm going in! 200 1983

      posted by  frankly on  Fri Apr 18 08:55 CST 2003
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      Thanks art. I wish there were local yokels like you.

      Am unfortunately a bit disabled in lumbar region, got a pinched nerve that hurts when i do things i used to do. I'm 6'3 maybe 160 lbs lanky w/long legs....

      Thus my need to have it both ways, go in, do minimal job to milk out blower motor, keep it operating as backup for engine cooling. And do no "electrical" or other harm.

      I flashback to a memory of a short in that region (by A/C knob) once on previous '83 242, caused a short and car stopped running. In traffic bien sūr. Blew a fuse somewhere in the fusebox, that car was messed with and a bad decision in retrospect. But a good learner...

      Here's to lifelong learning--

      Frank
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      Franck 83 245








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        'capillary tube' info. requested--I'm going in! 200 1983

        uid 27's pic
        posted by  Art Benstein on  Fri Apr 18 09:13 CST 2003
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        "I flashback to a memory of a short in that region (by A/C knob) once on previous '83 242, caused a
        short and car stopped running. In traffic bien sūr. Blew a fuse somewhere in the fusebox, that car was
        messed with and a bad decision in retrospect. But a good learner..."

        You know, that is only a problem with 83, and I think 84? The very same thing happened to my daughter. The car just quit in traffic; she managed to coast into a parking lot. What a gal! The cause was a little different-- the short was the green A/C clutch wire rubbed bare on the top of the vibraty York, but when fuse 12 blows, you've lost the ECU power!

        I hope you'll be a bit more flexible when the weather warms up, so you can enjoy the maintenance of transportation with soul. Best wishes.
        --
        Art Benstein near Baltimore







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