Air Con vents

[Ranga]

What I believe to be the original vents (part HYM676 I believe) in my 95 model are rubbish - they are quite flimsy and the fins are falling apart - and it appears they may not be available. Anyone replaced them with something more durable and effective?

I've found the BTR7071 model, which look much better (and bigger) than mine, but not sure if they will fit (the housing will need modifying). Vent Facia - Paddock Spares (http://www.paddockspares.com/btr7071-vent-facia.html)

[86mud]

Hi Ranga

I searched everywhere for the original HYM696's.

I ended up using a generic louver and just making the hole bigger to suit. I used a very sharp blade to cut the material of the air con unit

I bought these:

Vintage Air Dash Mount Rectangular Vent Suits 63mm Duct Black with Chrome Accent: Speedy Air Spares (https://speedyairspares.com.au/products/Vintage_Air_Dash_Mount_Rectangular_Vent_Suits_63mm _Duct_Black_with_Chrome_Accent-256-185.html)

They just push in once the hole is cut to size (I used glue as well just to be sure)

[Ranga]

I was hoping to do the same with the BTR7071 units, but need to work out sizing.

[harro]

Hi Ranga

I searched everywhere for the original HYM696's.

I ended up using a generic louver and just making the hole bigger to suit. I used a very sharp blade to cut the material of the air con unit

I bought these:

Vintage Air Dash Mount Rectangular Vent Suits 63mm Duct Black with Chrome Accent: Speedy Air Spares (https://speedyairspares.com.au/products/Vintage_Air_Dash_Mount_Rectangular_Vent_Suits_63mm _Duct_Black_with_Chrome_Accent-256-185.html)

They just push in once the hole is cut to size (I used glue as well just to be sure)

Hi Andrew,
What was the quality like with those?
My Defender needs a few new ones and the factory ones are pretty expensive for what they are.

Cheers,
Paul.

[86mud]

Hi Paul

They are good quality and had no issues so far. They have been in about 12 months. Survived a trip to birdsville in September last year and the vent closest to the passenger door does get knocked occassionally.

I've also used Speedy Air Spares gear in my other car which I installed air con about 12 months ago. Louvers work well

[gusthedog]

Good time for puma dash upgrade....

[SavingTheDefender]

So I believe the earlier vents and unit were locally produced.

Try: LOUVRE UNIVERSAL AIR CONDITIONING - LV 0004 (http://www.autofrost.com.au/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=53&product_id=186)

[Ranga]

For those interested, the ones from Aurora look the goods - Aurora - Advanced HVAC Solutions (https://user-qlhdryt.cld.bz/Aurora-Advanced-HVAC-Solutions1/108/) and are available for $40 from Malcolm Mahon (malcolm@parts-direct.com.au) at Aurora Components Australia, Suite 6, 83-85 River Street Ballina NSW 2478 (61) 2 6681 4587

[incisor]

i make and sell new outer frames you can fit your existing inner louvers to and also a fixed fin unit that fits in the original hole.

Air conditioning outer vent housing to suit AMC units fitted to 300TDi Defender | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/124428799464)

the units with the fixed fins are $2 extra.. i haven't had a chance to list them yet

[Ranga]

i make and sell new outer frames you can fit your existing inner louvers to and also a fixed fin unit that fits in the original hole.

Air conditioning outer vent housing to suit AMC units fitted to 300TDi Defender | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/124428799464)

the units with the fixed fins are $2 extra.. i haven't had a chance to list them yet

Thanks Dave - in mine the fins are broken. Thinking about pulling the whole bloody thing out - stopped working again today, bloody hot drive home [bigsad] Investigating other options right now.

[incisor]

Thanks Dave - in mine the fins are broken. Thinking about pulling the whole bloody thing out - stopped working again today, bloody hot drive home [bigsad] Investigating other options right now.

am watching your other thread as i would like something that actually works as well...

[Ranga]

am watching your other thread as i would like something that actually works as well...

The Red Dot R6840 (R6840 Red Dot Back Wall Air Evaporator R-6840 R68400P (http://www.autofrost.com.au/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1327)) like Weeds fitted in his hardtop might be the way I go. He's getting some issues corrected, so I'll wait and see how it turns out. Not ideal for a dual cab, but I hope the top vents might work for passengers in the rear. Would need to enclose the back somehow (they're meant to be mounted against a wall I think).