I'm gonna be taking out my air conditioning this coming week (everything--lines, pump, condensor, evaporator, wiring, reciver/dryer). I'll weigh all the parts when I pull them out so we can have a difinitive "how much does a/c weigh" answer.

In the meantime, I don't want to take my car to the shop. Is there any way to get rid of the refrigerant without the recovery machine? Can I just bleed the valves till its all gone? I heard that the R-134a refrigerant isn't environmentally hazardous, but i can't confirm that. :dunno:

Also, am I gonna need to get some a/c bracket bolts from a non-a/c civic? I think my bolts will be way too long without the pump.

THanks.