How do you know that there is any freon in there?  Have you checked the
pressure?
  Usually A/C stops working because the freon leaks out.

Larry A.

Wesley Pegden wrote:

> Hi guys,
> As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling my thermostat
> housing.  I've moved my compressor as much out of the way as I can
> without disconnecting the hoses, but would really like to remove it
> entirely (and never put it back) since my A/C is dysfunctional anyways.
> Trouble is, it still is charged with Freon, and, since the van is
> currently immobile, I can't go somewhere to have it discharged.  Is
> there someway I can discharge and safely dispose of the freon with the
> van in my driveway?
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Wes
>