Removal

Post Wed May 29, 2013 8:50 pm

So I have been thinking as we do not really have a summer over here should I keep or remove the AC and save myself messing with it to get it working?

What would you do??

Post Wed May 29, 2013 8:54 pm

Air Con?

I just drop the top or open the sunroof!

Post Wed May 29, 2013 9:14 pm

Non sunroof model. Could always open the window

Post Wed May 29, 2013 9:20 pm

Isn't an AC unit heavy and does it not use up more fuel?

Post Wed May 29, 2013 9:23 pm

Not sure on how much weight difference there is, but I guess it would be sapping power and fuel

Post Wed May 29, 2013 9:28 pm

If its not working I'd be inclined to pull it off..

Post Wed May 29, 2013 10:43 pm

Looks like its going to probably be coming out.

Post Thu May 30, 2013 7:57 am

Can it be repaired? All your switches compressor loom and other guff would sell well here for some tinker to retro fit ac i reckon,or if the major parts are beyond repair the ancillaries would fetch some dosh.

Post Thu May 30, 2013 7:59 am

Depends on whether its a dealer or oem fit I'd love to have an. E30 with working aircon I have the aircon just not working

Post Thu May 30, 2013 8:10 am

If you're going to remove it, you'll need to seal up all the pipes as soon as they're disconnected. If they're in good condition they're worth loads - 24 hours later, they're scrap due to the moisture inside causing rust.

So if you're going to dismantle it, do it properly and you can make some serious cash. Is it R12 or R134a?

Post Thu May 30, 2013 8:39 am

scrap it out ,it's heavy and steals fuel .

buy a heated front seat retro fit kit instead,far more appropriate in this climate .

Post Thu May 30, 2013 11:45 am

Grrrmachine wrote:
So if you're going to dismantle it, do it properly and you can make some serious cash. Is it R12 or R134a?

How do I determine which model it is?

Post Thu May 30, 2013 11:46 am

magpie wrote:scrap it out ,it's heavy and steals fuel .

buy a heated front seat retro fit kit instead,far more appropriate in this climate .

I agree with the heated seats option.

Post Thu May 30, 2013 11:49 am

Simplest way to check is to look at the compressor (bolted to the engine block below the exhaust manifold) or to check the part number of the receiver/drier (the black round filter thing that bolts into the right-hand inner wing behind the headlights).

R12 is illegal in the EU so it won't be worth as much, but a conversion kit to R134a is available from BMW.