3B Aircon System

[Jon441cc]

Just gauging interest at the moment, i will be removing the entire aircon system from my 3b coupe in the next couple of weeks to start the ball rolling for the s2 to go a diet

System is in full working order £240 + P&P




Many thanks Jon.

[dan_b]

Please weigh all the components once you've stripped them out - that might help clear up once and for all the debate/ arguement over how much all the AC bits actually weigh on the S2!

Some say 18kg, some say 80kg... I believe it's closer to 18 but we need the proof!

[Error404]

How hard is it to retro fit this - is it an engine out job?
Surely the dash etc would need to come out to fit the different heater box etc?

[s2driveruk]

not sure how it could ever weigh 80kgs but 18-20 sounds about right as the compressor weights a fair bit as does the condensor

[s2driveruk]

definately not an easy retro-fit job pipes all over the shop

[Jon441cc]

Yes, its an engine out job to fit really, i will weigh the componants after they have been removed.

[S2central.net]

Bargain for someone as long as all the loom and sensors, flaps etc are inluded

Lots of work required though - and you wonder why it was such an expensive option !

Paul

[lini]

Mounted automatic aircon to my previous coupe. It vas V6 and it is defenetly not an engine out job. The only problem can bee fitting the hoses. Ewerything else is just a bolton job. The anoying job is the electrics and you have to make a big hole in a firewall if there was no AC original.

Photos of instalation can be found here:

See page 5!

[Jon441cc]

I have just removed the condensor, fan housing, and loom assembly and must say it was not as bad as i thought it would be, the rest should be out by sunday so will post some pics up of the progress.

I agree with lini now after tackling half the job, looks like access to the pipework isnt to bad after you take the engine loom out of the way

[S2central.net]

Jon - any photos and description of how you done this along the way would be mighty to record for posterity. I'm surprised its possible without major hassle. Well done for not shying away from it !

Paul

[4WheelDrifter]

Have fun swapping the heater box Jon.

[Jon441cc]

I will document it fully dont worry The worst part of the job was getting to the lower 10mm nut by the heater matrix inside the engine bay engine loom and brake pipes surround it and its a ****** to get too.


Their is 2 multiplugs on the aircon electrics which connect into a loom going to the fuse board, does anyone know whether all s2's have the provision for air con to be fitted or will i have too take out the wires all the way back to the fuse box ?

Oh, i hacked out the battery tray also

[S2central.net]

I'm pretty sure there is a separate sub-loom for the aircon that is optional fitment. I'll have to check up on that with zee good books !

Paul

[Error404]

could you fit the digital climate control to a RHD, non air-con car i wonder? :mischeif:

[4WheelDrifter]

The worst part of the job was getting to the lower 10mm nut by the heater matrix inside the engine bay engine loom and brake pipes surround it and its a ****** to get too.

I found that quite easy to get at.

Oh, i hacked out the battery tray also

Good man. Have you found an alternative place for the battery? I haven't quite decided yet, other than NOT under the bonnet.