HELP Bolt issue (timing belt)

[DnastyDnB]

So I am replacing my timing belt and I ended up damaging one of the six bolts on the Dampner pulley. I don't have any tools to get it out. I am thinking about drilling the bolt. but I would need to empty my AC system. Anyone knows how to do it? what product should I use to refill the system. please help I haven't been able to drive for two days :banghead:

[illegitimus]

Here you go, http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?327828-A4-B7-Timing-Belt-Complete-DIY. PM the OP on that thread, he should be able to help you as he has done the AC evacuation in his procedure.

[DnastyDnB]

just sent a PM to fly300kts. what kind of damage can you do with releasing the freon in the atmosphere?

[illegitimus]

i think, it is relatively non-toxic, so as long as you do not purposely inhale it you'd be fine. if you just let it out how are you going to fill the system back up? I am guessing, you need a closed system to do it.

[fly300kts]

just sent a PM to fly300kts. what kind of damage can you do with releasing the freon in the atmosphere?

Just bad for the Ozone. No issue for you with the R134A
Got the same issue when I did my belt, the 6 Allen screws are really soft so no panic, they are really easy to drill. Like I told you on the PM, bleed High pressure and Low pressure side. Disconnect the 2 hoses and swing the front to the side. Drill and replace the screws. Reconnect everyhting and stop by Autozone or similar, to refill the circuit. I had the chance to have the Bench at work to refill mine.
If you need my Cell #, PM me

Phil

[illegitimus]

I just read a little more on the R134a refrigerant's chemical and environmental properties and affects. It is much less toxic than R12, which makes it nearly non-toxic at all, very volatile and absolutely does not deplete the ozone layer either. It's chemical designation is tetrafluoroethane, organic obviously.

Nonetheless, I am not looking forward to doing this timing belt thing.

[Mike@PureMS]

Why do you need to disconnect the A/C system? You can pull the entire motor without touching the A/C..
Just disconnect the A/C compressor, the condenser, and swing it out of the way.