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 Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:20 am |
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Hi guys,
I have a 1.4 8v on a '53'. Sadly it is quite basic model and doesn't have any air-con.
I was wondering wether it would be cheaper to get all the bits from an air-con model and fit them to mine or just trade it in/swap it for one with it from factory?
Has anyone done it on here? If anyone has, how difficult is it?
Help always appreciated 
Cheers
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:22 am |
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Ask yourself...
Is it worth the hassle of retrofitting.. (Will be very very hard.)
Do you really want to trade in your car.
If yes to one of the above:
How often are you going to use it a year...
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:27 am |
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Location: Suffolk
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I fitted climate control, dash out job
Air con i removed rather than fitted as i personally hate it and it adds drag to the engine
But im sure 02 onwards air con was standard?
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:29 am |
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I think it would be worth the hasstle of fitting it as I find air conditioned cars help my astma. I know it will be difficult, but I don't know exaclty how hard it is.
I know I would use it regularly, as the car itself never seems to get cool and anything above 40ish MPH you have to have the windows closed.
I wouldn't mind swapping it for a slightly older 2.0HDi (to banlance out the value difference. Newer vs desireability of derv) but I wouldn't want to part with cash to get something the 'same' if you see what I mean. But I like my orange interior, but then again, I think I would like a different one just as much.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:29 am |
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How long was it sat in a field though? 
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:31 am |
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| Martind wrote: |
I think it would be worth the hasstle of fitting it as I find air conditioned cars help my astma. I know it will be difficult, but I don't know exaclty how hard it is.
I know I would use it regularly, as the car itself never seems to get cool and anything above 40ish MPH you have to have the windows closed.
I wouldn't mind swapping it for a slightly older 2.0HDi (to banlance out the value difference. Newer vs desireability of derv) but I wouldn't want to part with cash to get something the 'same' if you see what I mean. But I like my orange interior, but then again, I think I would like a different one just as much. |
As for fitting it yourself. I am not sure. I know Northantsben has just removed his and it was an engine out job. You will also need to change your Aux-belt to the bigger on. IF possible.
Might be cheaper and less hassle selling yours and buying a HDi.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:35 am |
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Yep it sounds easyer to just swap or px this 206 for one with aircon/cc
But cheers for your info and help guys
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:36 am |
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I have asthma it made me feel like s**t when ever i turned it on, but everyones different
You have to change the pulley set up/tensioner and a new belt. Need rad housing, radiators and you may not even have the wiring so is it really worth it? No imo
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:03 am |
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| Addaz wrote: |
But im sure 02 onwards air con was standard? |
Nope, it wasnt.
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