Any advice on removing an aircon setup from a preface cabby?

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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:31 pm

Going to be doing this tomorrow morning. Plan to release all gases outdoors, remove the pipe work, heaterbox, compressor. I know about keeping the heater panel from the dash. I assume I won't need the car ECU.

Want to be clear in what I should take and I'm looking for any top tips for the removal process.
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:34 pm

Colin, are you doing this at Boyds or in glasgow?
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:36 pm

It'll be Boyds, I'm not doing it where the car was sitting, hazardous area.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:46 pm

Check out the bits I text you about when your there and let us know if there worth taking.

Back on topic, no idea. Good luck with that :)
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:51 pm

Will do.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:03 pm

Bump, I've read the wiki install article, which is really helpful.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:32 pm

Bear in mind that since I wrote the Wiki article I've been informed that there are differences between pre- and facelift installations... but I'm not sure exactly what they are other than different types of loom plugs. If you find any inconsistencies, let me know.
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:34 pm

I've always found removal is easier than fitting, hopefully that's the case. The car in question is preface but I'm sure it has a facelift lump so it could be a bit of everything involved. :P
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:52 pm

Topblag wrote: Plan to release all gases outdoors.
Hope the green police aren't on here, reading your intention to commit this heinous crime!
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:25 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
Topblag wrote: Plan to release all gases outdoors.
Hope the green police aren't on here, reading your intention to commit this heinous crime!
As an alternative I was considering trying to capture it in plastic bags then tying them up and taking them to the local recycling centre..... :mad:
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:35 pm

do you really think there will be any gases left in it?
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Post Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:35 pm

You never know, with all the shiny bits, it's possible.

One way to find out !
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:04 am

Job is done, there were some serious challenges getting the fan motor casing off and separating the pipework. Car had been converted to a newer gas by BMW. Wiring in the car was a mess so we needed up taking more wiring than planned.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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