FC3s Aircon Removal

[Ricco_04]

I have now decided to get rid of the aircon from the FC.  I was going to keep it and had the Jap spec stuff to replace the tatty old rotten UK items - There are actually a few differences which I was not awear of and they do not simply change over.

Right so far I have removed everything from the engine bay (radiator, pipes, condensor & pump) and wanted to do the job properly and remove the item under the passanger side of the dash (is that the evaporator? :confused:)

So is there any advice on doing this? (anyone done it? Pictures? :confused:)

I assume I need a shorter belt now as there will be no aircon pump to go round? :confused:

Car is standard - will there be any warning lights thrown up because the aircon is no longer there? :confused:


I need a replacement pipe from a non air con car to fill the void left behind under the dash (unless I gut the old unit and put it back)  anyone have a spare one??? :confused:  


ps : all I could find from a search was \'just remove where the pipes enter the bulkhead\' which doesnt really answer all my questions!

[festa]

the bit under the dash is the evap very easy to get out, you could gut it or get a removal pipe I got one off ebay that weighs nothing, I think they come from early FCs maby EGIs without AC.
You shouldn\'t have any alarms, the compressor and condenser were already removed from my car when I got it so I don\'t know about the belt.
Cheers

[Ricco_04]

Cheers for that.

As some models never came with the air con then I recon I need the belt part number for one of those to replace mine.

Looks like I need to shout out for a replacement pipe as that sounds the best option (or have a look through egay on the offchance)

[L18M]

my jdm air con is removed. if u ever in my area then you more than welcome to have a look under the hood.
i dont know whats done but it works as usual and no error lights etc.

[Ricco_04]

Cheers, that\'s pretty dam decent of you chap! :Thumbs-up.

So it all sounds good - looks I have another job on the list then!

[L18M]

some engine bay pics here
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70229&page=2

if you need any others let me know and i\'ll snap away.
im not sure about the box u mention under the passenger well? too much effort to take out the dash (done it one on someone else car and nvr again !)

[B.Martin]

I think i might consider installing aircon in mine :rollin

[Ricco_04]

Hmmmmm thought it was able to be removed with the dash still on place?? - looks like it may stay in the car if thats the case then! :chat

Recent heatwave has been tempting to keep the aircon for sure!

[B.Martin]

I know, i\'m pretty sure mine doesn\'t have it. Could be wrong mind.

[L18M]

Hmmmmm thought it was able to be removed with the dash still on place?? - looks like it may stay in the car if thats the case then! :chat

Recent heatwave has been tempting to keep the aircon for sure!

i\'ve no idea but generally dont fancy taking the dash out for anything! :rollin

[festa]

The evaperator in the foot well will drop out easy probobly only a few screws or nuts and bolts, most jap type cars have the evap in the pasanger foot well and easy to drop out its normally euro/yank type cars that have it mounted more centraly for left and right hand drive that require the dash to be removed.

[Ricco_04]

i\'ve no idea but generally dont fancy taking the dash out for anything! :rollin

:rollin  Me too - I dont mind taking an engine out and stripping it but ooooh no, the dash stays where it is! :chat

[Ricco_04]

The evaperator in the foot well will drop out easy probobly only a few screws or nuts and bolts, most jap type cars have the evap in the pasanger foot well and easy to drop out its normally euro/yank type cars that have it mounted more centraly for left and right hand drive that require the dash to be removed.

Coolio - You have talked me into having at least a good go - if it works then I will be after the replacement pipe