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:Rolling::Rolling:I was looking at fitting a unit similar to the ebay one to my old Stage 1 ute. I was looking towards mounting it behind the seat and running some ducting into some vents mounted in the (aftermarket) overhead console and mounting the a/c controls there as well. It would have been more or less stuck on recirculate mode but as someone has already mentioned there would be a fair amount of fresh added anyway:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: . Just a thought.
Cheers,
Anthony.
The mob also sell an underdash unit similar to the old ones you used to see in holdens and falcons.
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When I brought my 110 V8 CSW over to Oz it had no aircon, but having seen how lots of 4x4 had to turn theirs off when sand driving due to overhaeting the condensor being in front of engine radiator, I decided to fit a roof top unit like mining plant . It was very successful , and had a filtered fresh air supply so could pressurise vehicle to keep dust out.
The idea of looking in air con parts supplier catalogue is a good one , as they have a large range of possibles . I was a licenced air con fitter/repairer in W.A as part of my garage business , so had the catalogue to hand .
I would suggest that you fit a auxillary type evap as used in rear of 4wd or small busses . You do not need a fresh air facility, as they are most efficient when on recirc. and you will need all the help you can get in a series due to previous mentioned losses due to lack of insulation , and air gaps .
Between front seats against the bulkhead would be a good position , allowing the discharge vents to be aimed at you and passenger. you could route pipes under vehicle, outside cab area. Conensor , several possibles , infront of rad or get remote condensor , mount on roof , or on bonnet , there is plenty of room for other components . In foot wells , or under dash unit no real room , IMHO . HTSH
Well, despite the grave dig, I'm hoping to have solved the problem tonight!
I've just won on Ebay a Perentie AC unit complete. The ute has a 3.9V8 with an AC compressor on it already, so hopefully it will be merely a plumb, wire, gas and play installation. More money to the Pirtek man, but the AC will be worth it.
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Good to know it went to someone from here. I was the other bidder, and just missed the big button.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Slunnie
Did you get the injectors as well?
Ahhh, was that you! Thank you though. I couldn't believe that nobody was bidding on it - at least up until the last few seconds. I had a snipe on it setup as I always forget to bid and I hate driving the price up too early. :blush:Quote:
Originally Posted by abaddonxi
Do you have a 4BD1? I didn't bid on the injectors though, mine is a 3.9V8 rather than the 3.9 diesel.
I was interested in this for my 101 but I went to bed and forgot to bid - I was cranky to see what it went for. You got a bargain.
Garry
It sold VERY cheap. My snipe was for a lot more than that. The owner was saying that the previous owner was also watching it and that he was pretty disappointed as he'd spent a lot of time and money setting it up. The expensive part for this for me will be getting into the car and driving down to the gong to pick it up.
When you get your hoses made, thoroughly flush them, your condenser and evaporator through with a good flushing solvent. Obviously I use specialist stuff courtesy of ERG/Ladas but you'll need something that'll remove the old oil plus whatever crap has accumulated in there with the open fittings and ideally blow/purge through with dry nitrogen then assemble and pressure test.
You can chuck that drier away ! :lol2: (but keep the pressure switch)
Use new auto air O rings on everything too and lubricate with refrigeration oil if you can find some.
Thanks for this Rick, some good points and I had heard that they need to be dry and squeeky clean on the insides. I might install it all in that case and have a automotive AC joint sort the rest as it'll need gassing anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick130