[VaSteve]

When I bought my 83SC eight years ago, the PO had paid thousands of dollars to get it running right. In the few times I used it, it seemed to be near worthless. I'd either roll with the windows down or drive a different car if it was too hot.

Yesterday, it was about 102° and I went to an autocross. On the way back, I turned the a/c on (with the windows still open) just to see if it blew any cool air. It blew hot.

I haven't done anything with the a/c except turn it on and off for a few minutes every once in a while. Not regularly like the 101 Projects book recommends.

I know turning it on for a 102° day was asking a lot of a lousy system, but how do I determine if it actually works? And on the cheap...no dyes, pressure testing or recharging.

Second, I'm figuring if it has all leaked out, I might as well remove it from the car. I saw a fellow at the track with an older 911 and the next time I saw him, the whole rear was jacked up. He claimed it was from removing the compressor. Sounds ridiculous, right? Anyway, I was thinking that if I pulled it all out, I don't want to have to get the ride height set again. I know it's heavy but by that much?