Joe said:
"""I want to remove my ac compressor as well as the rest
of the components. Is there any reason not to? Is the
ac connected to the cooling system? Sure would
appreciate any advice before I screw everything up by
removing something that will effect other systems.
Thanks, JOe"""

Joe, you can rip it out at will, but see if anyone wants the parts first.
Also consider keeping it, you may want it someday.  I didn't think I needed
mine, then I moved to Phoenix.  Yikes!

If your reason for removal is the cost of repair, there are lots of ways to
fix it on your own much cheaper than at a shop.

By the way, what year is it, I'm looking for some parts myself.....

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
Aurora, IL