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sixty9fordkiller · 08-05-2019, 02:07 PM

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Tajefe Couple · 08-05-2019, 04:56 PM

Looks good, like how the h pipe is tucked away

Black_SS10 · 08-05-2019, 06:27 PM

I need to look into doing this bypass.

PowertoLove · 08-05-2019, 08:51 PM

AC should rock now.

Red Jewel RS · 08-05-2019, 11:21 PM

Nice job! So far mine is still ok but when it does have an issue I am certainly going to do this fix rather than taking the dash all apart.
Thank you for the DYI!

sixty9fordkiller · 08-05-2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PowertoLove

AC should rock now.

Yes!!!! Yes it does.

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sixty9fordkiller · 08-05-2019, 11:34 PM

I must tell anyone doing this job that i cut the hoses off the heater core. they were practically welded on and i didnt want to make this a bigger job than it needed to.

my advice: just cut them

i dont need a heater core but my ride or die is a female. so if you feel me, you need that heater core intact. valves worked beautifully tho. Didnt get to experience the ac till the next day since i have to leave them open to burp the cooling system on saturday. i took the car to work today (its mid 90's and dry in the LA area this week) and i have ice cold AF and running coolat temp of 194

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denboy1 · 08-06-2019, 07:47 AM

Did you see this video?

Still looks like a mess to do but at least you wouldn't have to remove the windshield.

xc_SS/RS · 08-06-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sixty9fordkiller

I must tell anyone doing this job that i cut the hoses off the heater core. they were practically welded on and i didnt want to make this a bigger job than it needed to.

my advice: just cut them

i dont need a heater core but my ride or die is a female. so if you feel me, you need that heater core intact. valves worked beautifully tho. Didnt get to experience the ac till the next day since i have to leave them open to burp the cooling system on saturday. i took the car to work today (its mid 90's and dry in the LA area this week) and i have ice cold AF and running coolat temp of 194

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Nice! Clean install too man it looks great

sixty9fordkiller · 08-06-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by denboy1

Did you see this video?

Still looks like a mess to do but at least you wouldn't have to remove the windshield.

Not having to remove the windshield is a win on its own but you said it: still looks like a mess.

xc_SS/RS · 08-07-2019, 11:09 AM

Could this be done with all AN fittings? Specifically could you sub in T fittings and create the cross over pipe with -10/-12 fittings?

I'm thinking of trying that but not sure if it would work space wise with the ball valves

Tajefe Couple · 08-18-2019, 05:51 PM

Mine was the expansion valve, replaced today back to ice cold air all the time

Panda1LE · 08-19-2019, 10:49 AM

just found this thread and im guessing it will save me from my current issue. I have a '13 1LE and it has been over 100 for a while where I live. The a/c has been blowing nothing but warm air and my kids and I just sweat while in the car. What is weird is that at night when it is cooler or on cooler days, the air doesn't feel half bad (tolerable but not ice cold). So I am unsure what the issue could be but I am guessing it is probably the blend door. I bought a can of that A/C Pro stuff from O'reilly's and when I connected the gauge to the low side, it immediately went into the red. So I thought, oh man, there is an issue. But then I started the car and it went into the green (where it should be). I didn't use the can and returned it. Wondering if I should just do this to fix the issue now or if its something more simple. I am clueless to a/c work. This has been fun, after cracking my whole windshield a few months ago with the heater on while it was a very cold morning. Can anyone help?

Tajefe Couple · 08-19-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda1LE

just found this thread and im guessing it will save me from my current issue. I have a '13 1LE and it has been over 100 for a while where I live. The a/c has been blowing nothing but warm air and my kids and I just sweat while in the car. What is weird is that at night when it is cooler or on cooler days, the air doesn't feel half bad (tolerable but not ice cold). So I am unsure what the issue could be but I am guessing it is probably the blend door. I bought a can of that A/C Pro stuff from O'reilly's and when I connected the gauge to the low side, it immediately went into the red. So I thought, oh man, there is an issue. But then I started the car and it went into the green (where it should be). I didn't use the can and returned it. Wondering if I should just do this to fix the issue now or if its something more simple. I am clueless to a/c work. This has been fun, after cracking my whole windshield a few months ago with the heater on while it was a very cold morning. Can anyone help?

I had a friend use a set of professional gauges on it to get a reading. That's how we narrowed it down to the expansion valve. Might start there if you know someone. Or could try to stop the flow to the heater core by simply pinching hoses momentarily, if it still blows hot air without any flow its probably not the dreaded blend door. If the air gets cold with no flow to the heater core than probably the blend door. If it's that I'd recommend what 69 did in this thread. Otherwise stealership wants an arm and leg to pull dash and windshield to get at and fix it.

GL as I understand these systems can be troublesome.

08-05-2019, 02:07 PM	#71
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08-05-2019, 04:56 PM	#72
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Looks good, like how the h pipe is tucked away __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

08-05-2019, 06:27 PM	#73
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08-05-2019, 11:34 PM	#77
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	I must tell anyone doing this job that i cut the hoses off the heater core. they were practically welded on and i didnt want to make this a bigger job than it needed to. my advice: just cut them i dont need a heater core but my ride or die is a female. so if you feel me, you need that heater core intact. valves worked beautifully tho. Didnt get to experience the ac till the next day since i have to leave them open to burp the cooling system on saturday. i took the car to work today (its mid 90's and dry in the LA area this week) and i have ice cold AF and running coolat temp of 194 Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ Bone Stock

08-07-2019, 11:09 AM	#81
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Could this be done with all AN fittings? Specifically could you sub in T fittings and create the cross over pipe with -10/-12 fittings? I'm thinking of trying that but not sure if it would work space wise with the ball valves __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-05-2019, 08:51 PM	#74
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	AC should rock now.

08-05-2019, 11:21 PM	#75
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Nice job! So far mine is still ok but when it does have an issue I am certainly going to do this fix rather than taking the dash all apart. Thank you for the DYI!

08-18-2019, 05:51 PM	#82
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Mine was the expansion valve, replaced today back to ice cold air all the time __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

08-19-2019, 10:49 AM	#83
Panda1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE (6spd) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 281	just found this thread and im guessing it will save me from my current issue. I have a '13 1LE and it has been over 100 for a while where I live. The a/c has been blowing nothing but warm air and my kids and I just sweat while in the car. What is weird is that at night when it is cooler or on cooler days, the air doesn't feel half bad (tolerable but not ice cold). So I am unsure what the issue could be but I am guessing it is probably the blend door. I bought a can of that A/C Pro stuff from O'reilly's and when I connected the gauge to the low side, it immediately went into the red. So I thought, oh man, there is an issue. But then I started the car and it went into the green (where it should be). I didn't use the can and returned it. Wondering if I should just do this to fix the issue now or if its something more simple. I am clueless to a/c work. This has been fun, after cracking my whole windshield a few months ago with the heater on while it was a very cold morning. Can anyone help? __________________ CAI intake, Stainless Power LTH, SCT X4, NPP exhaust