MidnightRebel07
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- March 6, 2010
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- City, State
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Explorer Sport Trac
I finally decided to remove the A/C compressor, lines and condenser from my ST today.
So after my #1, 2, 4 & 6 spark plug wires arcing like crazy and not being able to easily access the #1 wire/ plug I did tons of research on many different sites. I found out that I could completely remove the compressor without affecting anything with the HAVC system.
I found their are a couple different things to do once the compressor is gone as far as the Serpentine Belt goes. You can get a shorter belt for a 4.0L Ranger A/C delete (part #705K6 or 710K6) which both are 70.5" long, factory ST belt is 86.5" long. Or you can get a bypass pulley setup and use the factory length belt.
I'm not sure if the Ranger A/C delete heater box will fit the ST but it does fit the 1st Gen Explorer from what I've read. I don't see why it shouldn't fit but that's another project in the future.
I haven't weighed the parts removed but I know I shed quite a bit of weight, especially from the driverside, this will alleviate some of the "Ranger Lean", and also free up some power since there isn't as much drag on the motor.
I'm waiting for Performance Distributors to send me out some replacement wires. I'm gonna go to the parts store and get a shorter belt tomorrow, check all the gaps of the spark plugs and get everything back together.
Removing everything was pretty simple. Four bolts for the compressor, one bolt for the A/C line on the crossmember under the engine, two electrical clips on the compressor, one high pressure fitting on the a/c line, one bolt on the back of the compressor to remove the a/c line two bolts to remove the a/c lines from the condenser, two bolts for the condenser to the radiator support then just cap off the line at the heater box and tape off the electrical clips to keep the moisture out.
For anyone that doesn't use their A/C wanting to shed weight, add power and make working on the motor easier this is a great project to do.
For anyone looking for a good used compressor or hose, make an offer for both or each.
So after my #1, 2, 4 & 6 spark plug wires arcing like crazy and not being able to easily access the #1 wire/ plug I did tons of research on many different sites. I found out that I could completely remove the compressor without affecting anything with the HAVC system.
I found their are a couple different things to do once the compressor is gone as far as the Serpentine Belt goes. You can get a shorter belt for a 4.0L Ranger A/C delete (part #705K6 or 710K6) which both are 70.5" long, factory ST belt is 86.5" long. Or you can get a bypass pulley setup and use the factory length belt.
I'm not sure if the Ranger A/C delete heater box will fit the ST but it does fit the 1st Gen Explorer from what I've read. I don't see why it shouldn't fit but that's another project in the future.
I haven't weighed the parts removed but I know I shed quite a bit of weight, especially from the driverside, this will alleviate some of the "Ranger Lean", and also free up some power since there isn't as much drag on the motor.
I'm waiting for Performance Distributors to send me out some replacement wires. I'm gonna go to the parts store and get a shorter belt tomorrow, check all the gaps of the spark plugs and get everything back together.
Removing everything was pretty simple. Four bolts for the compressor, one bolt for the A/C line on the crossmember under the engine, two electrical clips on the compressor, one high pressure fitting on the a/c line, one bolt on the back of the compressor to remove the a/c line two bolts to remove the a/c lines from the condenser, two bolts for the condenser to the radiator support then just cap off the line at the heater box and tape off the electrical clips to keep the moisture out.
For anyone that doesn't use their A/C wanting to shed weight, add power and make working on the motor easier this is a great project to do.
For anyone looking for a good used compressor or hose, make an offer for both or each.