Speed Six aircon compressor alternative
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This guy over in Australia modified a Holden unit to work on his Cerbera which may more common so easier to track down. The TVR unit only comes up with a 90's Aston Martin application when I've googled the part ID.
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Strange, these compressors # TVR E2136 were available last summer at motaclan, not that expensive, around 450£ I remember. But now out of stock.
I know that ACS pro in Germany have them, I bought a new one (OEM) from them last year. Unfortunately they do not ship to UK anymore.
And yes, in a T350c an aircon is great in summer and even used with outside temperatur around 20 degrees (yesterday for example).
I know that ACS pro in Germany have them, I bought a new one (OEM) from them last year. Unfortunately they do not ship to UK anymore.
And yes, in a T350c an aircon is great in summer and even used with outside temperatur around 20 degrees (yesterday for example).
Granturadriver said:
I know that ACS pro in Germany have them,
Thanks, I can contact them and see if I can persuade them to ship to UK.I'm rebuilding a Sagaris that originally had it, but for some reason had it removed! I think it makes sense to put it back.
I've just seen Racetech are selling then on a 3 week lead time, but £650 seems a bit strong.
Edited by non_linear on Saturday 25th May 10:20
Basil Brush said:
This guy over in Australia modified a Holden unit to work on his Cerbera which may more common so easier to track down. The TVR unit only comes up with a 90's Aston Martin application when I've googled the part ID.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=...
Hey that's me! It was a Ford unit actually.https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=...
On this subject:
-I picked a late model Ford Falcon compressor because they are cheap and available. I bought a second hand one from the wreckers and they threw in the hoses and fittings too (this is important). What's the most popular car in the UK these days? Use a compressor from one of them if possible. Nearly everything runs the standard serpentine type belts these day anyway.
-Belts are described in a standard format that includes the overall length and number of ribs.
-You will probably need new hoses made. Any decent hose place can take the fittings from a second hand hose and weld/braze it onto a new one.
-I had to make a new mounting bracket. The compressor I used has the bolts running horizontally rather than vertically. This makes access to the rear bolts very difficult. I will be addressing this soon.
-If you are gassing it yourself with BBQ gas don't turn the cylinder upside down! Liquid destroys compressors! And don't forget the lubricant.
-This is not a five minute job. I have a cnc plasma machine and a mig and Tig welder. If you are just an average Joe it may be easier to track down a standard one and buy that. I only did it because shipping and exchange rate was going to kill me.
-Good luck!
mrniceguy351 said:
Hey that's me! It was a Ford unit actually.
On this subject:
-I picked a late model Ford Falcon compressor because they are cheap and available. I bought a second hand one from the wreckers and they threw in the hoses and fittings too (this is important). What's the most popular car in the UK these days? Use a compressor from one of them if possible. Nearly everything runs the standard serpentine type belts these day anyway.
-Belts are described in a standard format that includes the overall length and number of ribs.
-You will probably need new hoses made. Any decent hose place can take the fittings from a second hand hose and weld/braze it onto a new one.
-I had to make a new mounting bracket. The compressor I used has the bolts running horizontally rather than vertically. This makes access to the rear bolts very difficult. I will be addressing this soon.
-If you are gassing it yourself with BBQ gas don't turn the cylinder upside down! Liquid destroys compressors! And don't forget the lubricant.
-This is not a five minute job. I have a cnc plasma machine and a mig and Tig welder. If you are just an average Joe it may be easier to track down a standard one and buy that. I only did it because shipping and exchange rate was going to kill me.
-Good luck!
I was watching your Tilton slave vid and then it carried on to the bit about the aircon, but I obviously wasn't paying attention. Isn't mixing up Holden and Ford some sort of capital offence?!On this subject:
-I picked a late model Ford Falcon compressor because they are cheap and available. I bought a second hand one from the wreckers and they threw in the hoses and fittings too (this is important). What's the most popular car in the UK these days? Use a compressor from one of them if possible. Nearly everything runs the standard serpentine type belts these day anyway.
-Belts are described in a standard format that includes the overall length and number of ribs.
-You will probably need new hoses made. Any decent hose place can take the fittings from a second hand hose and weld/braze it onto a new one.
-I had to make a new mounting bracket. The compressor I used has the bolts running horizontally rather than vertically. This makes access to the rear bolts very difficult. I will be addressing this soon.
-If you are gassing it yourself with BBQ gas don't turn the cylinder upside down! Liquid destroys compressors! And don't forget the lubricant.
-This is not a five minute job. I have a cnc plasma machine and a mig and Tig welder. If you are just an average Joe it may be easier to track down a standard one and buy that. I only did it because shipping and exchange rate was going to kill me.
-Good luck!
I didn't realise you'd gone to those lengths and thought from the bit I'd seen that the compressor had the same mountings etc. Clearly a bigger job than switching over a clutch and pulley!
Sagi Badger said:
OK, BBQ gas?? Thought I knew it all, then I got married 35 years ago and since then realise I know nothing...nothing at all. Educate the Pom pls, WTF is BBQ gas.
I have an HSV VZ Maloo so I know how to BBQ.. LOL
BBQ gas is barbeque gas. AKA butane, propane, liquified petroleum gas. It works just fine as aircon gas. I have an HSV VZ Maloo so I know how to BBQ.. LOL
Basil Brush said:
I was watching your Tilton slave vid and then it carried on to the bit about the aircon, but I obviously wasn't paying attention. Isn't mixing up Holden and Ford some sort of capital offence?!
I didn't realise you'd gone to those lengths and thought from the bit I'd seen that the compressor had the same mountings etc. Clearly a bigger job than switching over a clutch and pulley!
Yes it is a capital offence to mix the cars up. Aircon compressors is just a misdemeanor. I didn't realise you'd gone to those lengths and thought from the bit I'd seen that the compressor had the same mountings etc. Clearly a bigger job than switching over a clutch and pulley!
As far as I can tell no two aircon compressors seem to have the same mount setup!
mk1fan said:
Not great, but I noticed a couple of used ones from the usual breakers on the bay of evils.
I have a used spare but need to find someone to test / refurb it.
I found a new one on a Swiss auction site, but just missed buying it by 30 mins.I have a used spare but need to find someone to test / refurb it.
Nothing on the bay at the moment that I can see.
Might you be interested in selling your spare?
It was sold to me as working but has sat on the shelf in an Ikea storage box for a couple of years.
I paid £190 for it so if you're willing to leave me square then I'm happy to move it on. I will be heading to Lewes in the next few weeks so could meet up en-route.
Send me an email through my profile and I'll send you some pics.
I paid £190 for it so if you're willing to leave me square then I'm happy to move it on. I will be heading to Lewes in the next few weeks so could meet up en-route.
Send me an email through my profile and I'll send you some pics.
Stever said:
mrniceguy351 said:
BBQ gas is barbeque gas. AKA butane, propane, liquified petroleum gas. It works just fine as aircon gas.
I spoke to a mobile aircon guy on Saturday he was aghast to hear this. Highly flammable of course (
) great for your sausages but shouldn't be near an ICE This is maybe not a huge amount of gas in the system but with our cars already notorious for being on fire, it takes courage. I understand why Mad Max was filmed in Australia :-).
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