You don't need to disconnect the hoses from the compressor. Just unbolt the compressor from the mounts and move it out of the way toward the side of the car. Don't make a big job bigger by fussing with the A/C. Not only MUST you remove and capture the R-12, you will have to vacuum the system down to reinstall it. There is always the risk of leaks and contamination. If you have to wrap it in a rag and wire it out of the way but you should be able to do this without disconnecting it. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote: > Hey all, > > i'm working adjusting my valves and i have a few questions - each one is in a > seperate email as per the rules. > > first question is.... > if i remove the A/C compressor lines from the compressor, do i need to > evacuate the system first? i would think there should be some kind of valve > that would allow you to remove the lines from the back of the comp for > compressor service. i want to get that thing out of the way so i can take > the DS valve cover off. > > you can respond to me personally. thanks! > Andy > > Soma576@xxxx > 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596 > Fargo, ND 58102 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]