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Possibly a stupid question here...
When the time comes and I part with the folding stuff I really want air-con (feel free to call me a sissy). I'll probably be looking at a 97-98 car, do they have air con as standard? If not, anybody care to hazard a guess on the percentage fitted with it?
Cheers,
Duke
When the time comes and I part with the folding stuff I really want air-con (feel free to call me a sissy). I'll probably be looking at a 97-98 car, do they have air con as standard? If not, anybody care to hazard a guess on the percentage fitted with it?
Cheers,
Duke
LOL!
I've read about the problem with the pipes cracking, is this the most common TVR reason for it not working or are there other things to look for? ie perished seals etc.
Is replacing the pipes a DIY job, or are specialist tools required (obviously it'd have to be professionally gassed) and if so can someone suggest a rough price for the parts?
Cheers
>> Edited by Duke Thrust on Wednesday 19th May 14:23
I've read about the problem with the pipes cracking, is this the most common TVR reason for it not working or are there other things to look for? ie perished seals etc.
Is replacing the pipes a DIY job, or are specialist tools required (obviously it'd have to be professionally gassed) and if so can someone suggest a rough price for the parts?
Cheers
>> Edited by Duke Thrust on Wednesday 19th May 14:23
kojak69 said:
We love posing dont we. Its so others can see my big grin.
kojak69, on a completely unrelated matter, how did you get multiple photos on your profile? I tried it a bunch of ways and it just didn't work.
Not wanting to hijack the thread, I have something to say on aircon! Don't forget that we're not talking about fancy BMW/Mercedes-like climate control here, were talking about simple air con that fails a lot. Even with the air con on full blast, it still get's pretty sweaty in there. That said, I personally wouldn't buy a Cerb without it.
Gixxer
>> Edited by gixxer1000 on Wednesday 19th May 16:02
Duke Thrust said:
LOL!
Is replacing the pipes a DIY job, or are specialist tools required (obviously it'd have to be professionally gassed) and if so can someone suggest a rough price for the parts?
Cheers
>> Edited by Duke Thrust on Wednesday 19th May 14:23
Changing the pipes is DIY, there is only one bolt holding each one on. They are about 140 quid for a pair. Buy the o'rings aswell for the pipes and if you find you need the o'rings between the pipe and compressor then let me know. It took me 8 months to track them down but finally managed it.
Andy
flashheart said:
My 98 has it but it has given up the ghost. Like most folks I drive with the windows open anyway. Does anyone if there are any long term effects of just leaving it broken or should I bite the bullet and get it fixed?
Yes, don't leave it ungassed. The gas contains a lubricating fluid that keeps the seals around the system in good order. Leave it ungassed, or even gassed but unused and the seals dry out crack and forever leak.
trooper1212, if the system is not cold enough, you can adjust it using the knob in the drivers side footwell.
On the later cars it is mounted on the underside of the dash to the right of the drivers legs and is simply the end of a rotary adjuster sticking through the panel with no knob on it. On the early models it is loose and zip-locked to the chassis rail up under the dash in the same position.
No-one seems to know which way is the right way to turn it so experiment, but if you make it too cold it can freeze and then the air gets warmer again until it thaws so turn it down in increments and if start to get warmer, turn it back up a bit.
On the later cars it is mounted on the underside of the dash to the right of the drivers legs and is simply the end of a rotary adjuster sticking through the panel with no knob on it. On the early models it is loose and zip-locked to the chassis rail up under the dash in the same position.
No-one seems to know which way is the right way to turn it so experiment, but if you make it too cold it can freeze and then the air gets warmer again until it thaws so turn it down in increments and if start to get warmer, turn it back up a bit.
suffolkfox said:
trooper1212, if the system is not cold enough, you can adjust it using the knob in the drivers side footwell.
On the later cars it is mounted on the underside of the dash to the right of the drivers legs and is simply the end of a rotary adjuster sticking through the panel with no knob on it. On the early models it is loose and zip-locked to the chassis rail up under the dash in the same position.
No-one seems to know which way is the right way to turn it so experiment, but if you make it too cold it can freeze and then the air gets warmer again until it thaws so turn it down in increments and if start to get warmer, turn it back up a bit.
Ah! I've seen mention of the knob before, but thought that was just on later cars, I didn't realise the earlier ones have a knob hidden away.
Cheers
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