Thread: Aftermarket A/C - 300Tdi dual cab

stupid question - I know the ADR's require a heater for demist purposes in vehicles. if you installed a heat/cool aircon system in place of the factory original heating system, would it need engineering?

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

What is the comparison of the EV2208 and the original underdash units that were used OEM in the 78-85 RR classics?

Just wondering as I have two of the RRc and one of the Defender under dash ones.

Hi Diana. I've just been looking around for the for the EV2008 spec ('cause I'd forgotten) and was having a bit of trouble until I realised Vlad posted it earlier. It's 18000 BTU and flows 310cubic feet/min. As for what the spec is of the original Defender and RRC units........ , anyone?

Originally Posted by EchiDna

stupid question - I know the ADR's require a heater for demist purposes in vehicles. if you installed a heat/cool aircon system in place of the factory original heating system, would it need engineering?

That is a good point EchiDna. I do know that some of the Lotus/Caterham Seven replica guys have used 12V hair driers mounted under the dash and passed ADRs so perhaps the ruling isn't too specific. Of course, it doesn't apply in my case as I'm retaining the original heater. Formula King does have a range of heat/cool evaporator units but as heat wasn't necessary for me, I was able to have a smaller unit with the same cooling capacity as a combined one.


James.

Ok, so only a little progress was made over the week end due to a couple of other little projects being completed.

Firstly, the main bracket in place with four M6 stainless bolts:


Next up the rear bracket which mounts to inner roof channel needed to be trimmed down and bent to shape. The cut end was touched up with some primer to seal it up.



Then, the magic moment.....

Evaporator mounted:


The next job will be to extend the wiring from the front mounted remote as presently it's around 750mm short.



James.

Originally Posted by rainman

That is a good point EchiDna. I do know that some of the Lotus/Caterham Seven replica guys have used 12V hair driers mounted under the dash and passed ADRs so perhaps the ruling isn't too specific. Of course, it doesn't apply in my case as I'm retaining the original heater. Formula King does have a range of heat/cool evaporator units but as heat wasn't necessary for me, I was able to have a smaller unit with the same cooling capacity as a combined one.


James.

looking forward to the rest of the install, I'll be doing very similar down the track no doubt!

If anyone is interested I found some pics on my HD today of the red Dot installation behind the cubby box someone did (and for the life of me I can't remember who it was ?)

Originally Posted by rick130

If anyone is interested I found some pics on my HD today of the red Dot installation behind the cubby box someone did (and for the life of me I can't remember who it was ?)

Yes please Rick

Tony

Sorry for the hijack James.

Originally Posted by rick130

Sorry for the hijack James.

All in keeping with the subject Rick! This is what it's all about - ideas, knowledge sharing, experience, opinions, etc. Thanks for the pics .

...... and on the subject of knowledge sharing, we have a rival project ! goingbush is about to install a different, slightly bigger unit into the rear of a TD5 110 wagon:

Aftermarket A/C - Td5 110 Wagon


Now I'm watching with interest !
James.