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aircon retrofit

 ·  Posted: 15.08.2015  ·  #1
Anyone ever fitted an iircon to a ducato 2.5tdi engine of 1998 vintage?
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 ·  Posted: 15.08.2015  ·  #2
I looked into doing this for Hessy - and there are engine modifications to allow this to include a compressor, rad and vents.
There is not much room to the right of the timing belt pulley for an extra drive and then the additives.
Regardless - to get the bits cost a bomb in comparison to placing a retrofit into the roof in place of the front vent fan.
The option i chose (if the weather ever permittted it )is to place a aircon system (240v stand alone) behind the drivers seat and jar the drivers window open with the vent through a blackened out perspex window jam with the hole in it for the vent hose.
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 ·  Posted: 16.08.2015  ·  #3
Thanks for reply hessy but its cooling whilst driving options im looking for.
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 ·  Posted: 16.08.2015  ·  #4
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Thanks for reply hessy but its cooling whilst driving options im looking for.


You could try the Indian solution. :D

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 ·  Posted: 17.08.2015  ·  #5
Excellent Flipper Dipper :D
You could still use the stand alone with an 12/240v inverter - it still works on the move ;-)
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 ·  Posted: 17.08.2015  ·  #6
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Quote by Hymer544

Thanks for reply hessy but its cooling whilst driving options im looking for.


You could try the Indian solution. :D





Or the "Redneck" version.


You'll need to put a good chain on the genny or it will be gone the first time you park up. :up:
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