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SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Sunday 25th April 2010
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I assumed i had A/C but i haven't it must of been a option in 2003.
Has anyone had it fitted afterwards?
Thanks

JamesSim

497 posts

289 months

Sunday 25th April 2010
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Hi Paul,
I had mines retro fitted, as I assumed it was standard when test driving the car, mind you, the garage fitted it for free as they also assumed it was standard and agreed in writing they would sort it prior to the purchase.
It's a Godsend at times and I wouldn't be without it.

Kind regards,

James

SP6 Animal

Original Poster:

6,015 posts

239 months

Monday 26th April 2010
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JamesSim said:
Hi Paul,
I had mines retro fitted, as I assumed it was standard when test driving the car, mind you, the garage fitted it for free as they also assumed it was standard and agreed in writing they would sort it prior to the purchase.
It's a Godsend at times and I wouldn't be without it.

Kind regards,

James
I take it that it was a none TVR garage.

SP6 Animal

Original Poster:

6,015 posts

239 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Has anyone got any engine pictures showing A/C pipes just so i have a idea where all the parts go.
Thanks

JamesSim

497 posts

289 months

Monday 3rd May 2010
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SP6 Animal said:
JamesSim said:
Hi Paul,
I had mines retro fitted, as I assumed it was standard when test driving the car, mind you, the garage fitted it for free as they also assumed it was standard and agreed in writing they would sort it prior to the purchase.
It's a Godsend at times and I wouldn't be without it.

Kind regards,

James
I take it that it was a none TVR garage.
Hi Paul,
It was a registered TVR dealer in Jersey at the time "St Helier Garages"

gbtvr

91 posts

222 months

Monday 3rd May 2010
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I use a local mobile air con company, and the guy has said the units used in the aircon system are standard parts that could be plumbed in from scratch, so should be possible to have done by non tvr air con engineer,good to have pictures of normal set up to help understand routing and mounting of rad at front. (Engineer in question based in central Scotland. Good luck.

SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Friday 7th May 2010
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Had some photos back today of the parts im getting on tuesday.
Anyone see anything missing?



Thanks

VARLEYHYD

2,244 posts

236 months

Friday 7th May 2010
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SP6 Animal said:
Had some photos back today of the parts im getting on tuesday.
Anyone see anything missing?
Thanks
looks complete to me

G

SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Thursday 13th May 2010
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Had a dry run tonight with the pipes etc.
Still have the problem with the broken alloy pipe but the question is can anyone post a picture of the drier in situ?
Ive rested it in the wing but can't make my mind up as to where it should be fixed as i don't have the alloy pipe that's not helping neither.
If anyone could have a look and describe how it's fixed i would be most gratefull.
I fitted the pulley tonight thumbupbiglaugh

Cheers

NCE 61

2,457 posts

310 months

Friday 14th May 2010
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SP6 Animal said:
Had a dry run tonight with the pipes etc.
Still have the problem with the broken alloy pipe but the question is can anyone post a picture of the drier in situ?
Ive rested it in the wing but can't make my mind up as to where it should be fixed as i don't have the alloy pipe that's not helping neither.
If anyone could have a look and describe how it's fixed i would be most gratefull.
I fitted the pulley tonight thumbupbiglaugh

Cheers
These pictures although not specifically of the dryer may help with the pipe routing:-




SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Friday 14th May 2010
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That helps alot.
Nice engine bay thumbup
Thanks

SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Saturday 15th May 2010
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Been busy today.
Fitted the compressor had a nightmare with the air box bracket only to find out that you don't use it and tap into the compressor furiousfurious
Fitted the evaporator and connected the wires hidden in the dash don't know if there the right way round or if it matters.
Not totally happy with the evaporator valve it's bent so the pipe can't sit flat dare'nt try and bend itsmile
The condenser wasn't good enough for me so ordered a new one for monday hopefully just have to remove the grill and loosen radiator nuts and slip in front i will have to see.
RG reckon they have the ally pipe I'm missing so that should come monday too.
Maybe then i can see where the drier sits i reckon underneath the blackbox in the wing no idea what that is sorry.



One casuality took car for dry off after washing it code I 0 oil temp frown looks like ive pulled the joint re routing oil pipe did'nt think you can see the wire tie wrapped onto pipe.
I'll jack up car in the morning and see if i can repair the 2 wires dangeling or it's drop oil and fit new switch.
I'll live with it biggrin
Blue light on but nobody in hehe not for long laugh
Cheers

SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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Dropped the oil this morning replaced the sensor and refiled using the old oil.
Repaired the old sensor. biggrin

Basil Brush

5,609 posts

292 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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SP6 Animal said:
Dropped the oil this morning replaced the sensor and refiled using the old oil.
Repaired the old sensor. biggrin
What was the problem with the sensor? Mine isn't working after removing the tank to swap the steering rack so may be the same issue.

SP6 Animal

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Sunday 16th May 2010
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Basil Brush said:
SP6 Animal said:
Dropped the oil this morning replaced the sensor and refiled using the old oil.
Repaired the old sensor. biggrin
What was the problem with the sensor? Mine isn't working after removing the tank to swap the steering rack so may be the same issue.
I had ripped the black plug off when re routing the oil pipe and had 2 wires showing.
Not enough room to try and repair in situ so swapped.
Re crimped wires back on and pushed them back into the plug should be ok for future use.
Maybe 1 of your wires has snapped i would replace sensor.

SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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Got a bit further tonight.
Removed service bonnet and front grill.

Looks ugly dunnit smile
Offered up old condenser and it does fit in front of radiator so i don't have to remove it just push it up to drop brackets over lugs and self tap screw to bottom plastic lug on rad.
Now fun time old drier in the wing madmad
Removed CC for more access and sat drier upright in wing trying to figure out how to mark holes to drill in wheel arch no access in the inner wing for drill.
Half hour later used a 100mm long screw and long screwdriver and poked screw and driver through small hole in front wing and guided screw through one of the fixing holes in bracket and bingo burst through arch and now can see the hole under the arch repeated for other hole.biggrin
My biggest worry over tomorrow i can jack up car remove wheel and drill through pilot hole and fix bracket and condenser and drier if the parts come.

Avalanche

615 posts

267 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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SP6 Animal said:
Had some photos back today of the parts im getting on tuesday.
Anyone see anything missing?

Thanks
well done - I didn't think this was poss to do.
Where did the parts come from?

Edited by Avalanche on Wednesday 19th May 12:07

SP6 Animal

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6,015 posts

239 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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Avalanche said:
SP6 Animal said:
Had some photos back today of the parts im getting on tuesday.
Anyone see anything missing?

Thanks
well done - I didn't think this was poss to do.
Where did the parts come from?

Edited by Avalanche on Wednesday 19th May 12:07
Why not?

Douglas Valley Breakers most of the parts but i have replaced some with new parts as i was unhappy with the quality.
Still cheaper than buying all new parts.

Avalanche

615 posts

267 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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when I asked about this I was told too much was involved changing the timing of the engine to accomodate the bolted on A/C...or something like that..

i'll be watching this space now. if you're successful please email me before posting here so I can go buy the parts before anyone else smile

SP6 Animal

Original Poster:

6,015 posts

239 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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Not heard of that one and ive spoken to 3 TVR mechanics over this job.