BMW E30 Heater/Air Con Unit Restoration

Rusty and old restored to new by Stevieabz

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Post Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:14 pm

Hey guys,

This week's episode is all about the heater/air con unit.

I was lacking some parts due to the world ending but I have them all on order and the final piece was a nice contrast from what it used to be.

Enjoy!

1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
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ah
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:30 pm

Another top job done,well done.
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:48 pm

Great stuff, sooner you than me!
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:28 pm

Hi Stevie, hope you and yours are all well ?

I think I would have to go and buy a new one as what you are doing is barking mad .lol.
Lovely to watch and looking forward to more of the same mate. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

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Post Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:50 am

Enjoyed watching this, but I'm another one who would just buy a new one!
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Post Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:51 pm

martauto wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:28 pm
 Hi Stevie, hope you and yours are all well ?

I think I would have to go and buy a new one as what you are doing is barking mad .lol.
Lovely to watch and looking forward to more of the same mate. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Mart.
Hey Mart!

We're very well thank you. I hope the same for you and yours!

If I wasn't doing the vids I'd possibly buy a new one as well. The videos are taking over!

Thanks mate, always good to hear from you.
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Post Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:15 pm

martauto wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:28 pm
 I think I would have to go and buy a new one as what you are doing is barking mad .lol.
Stevieabz wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:51 pm
 Hey Mart!
I'd possibly buy a new one as well.
Barking Mad :mad: What is barking mad is trying to get a new one with a working evaporator. 8O

Another good effort Stevie, taken on a good one with the M3 :cool:
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Post Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:12 pm

Anyone reinstalled one of these back into the car?

Is it best to apply the A/C lines once the box is installed in the car? The lines were very difficult to access for removal so getting the lines started and making sure o-ring seats (and you are supposed to wrap the ends afterwards) which would seem to be a pita

or is it best to pre-attach? just wondering how difficult it is to manoeuvre the whole thing and feed the lines through with all the wiring harness there and steering column etc
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