Aircon servicability?

[BigAl1]

Hello,
How reliable is the A/C unit under the dash? Anybody besides Stig have the blower motor die? As I plan how to begin assembly of my GTR (once parts get here), I am wondering if I need to make sure the A/C box under the dash is servicable? Maybe an access panel or removable tray? Has anybody addressed this issue before?

Allan

[Steve_D]

I've been playing with, and completed, a fresh air system with a control valve. This all fits up under the dash forward of the A/C. While laying upside down in the footwell I was looking at and considering if the A/C could be removed for service/replacement. I'm pretty sure it could be done but would be a pain to do.
You could probably retrofit one as well. The difficult bit would be getting the pipes to the back.
Steve

[Stig]

Actually, my blower motor didn't completely die. One of the fan impellors got caught on something, I free'd it off and excluding one hiccup, it's been fine ever since!

I must have one of the only Ultimas with a genuinely COLD cockpit! I have to keep turning the A/C off

[doc_fudge]

Obviously, lagging the radiator pipes as they pass through the side pods is a must do modification!!

Andy

[BigAl1]

Thanks for the thoughts. I know I'll work on a fresh air duct system for mine also during the build. As for lagging the side pipes, not sure yet. I may do extra insulation on the side panels and sill covers, and not change the cooling system.
Allan