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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3279   
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Really nice job Greeni.
Definitely a step up from this budget alternative I saw earlier. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkpCpbInpiA/ |
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30th Jun 2018 9:15am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804  
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Hi Greeni, Great photos, thank you. I'm half way through, having tackled the 'behind the dash' phase. When the DC returns from it's malaise in Palma in two weeks time, I'll do the engine bay bits, so those photos are really useful. IF you have any more you can PM that'd be great. 
Quick question on the last photo where you say you can set it to whatever you want. Can you talk me through how that's done? Our summers normally exceed what the UK deems a heatwave (  ), and we regularly head further south to Italy and Spain, so I'd be keen to get it low. How do you do it? Any reason or advice as to what a lowest limit should be (with regard to over-working the sytem etc). Ta  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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30th Jun 2018 9:32am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4208 
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If your system is too effective you’ll suffer from icing up of the evaporator which could temporarily restrict or block the airflow through the ventilation system. Most OE systems will not operate when the ambient is below a pre determined value to prevent this. In a hot climate I would guess it is unlikely to be a problem, but you need to consider whether you’ll want to use the system in cooler weather for demisting. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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30th Jun 2018 10:22am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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Thanks Bluest. The problem here is ambient temp can very from -20c up to +35c. Huge variance. I will get a heated windscreen fitted this year, so hopefully usage for demisting is less important than cooling in hot temps. Further I have completely done the insulation, so hopefully it will regulate the cabin a little more efficiently, winter and summer. Will be sensible with the setting
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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30th Jun 2018 12:52pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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Yes, you can set it as required, that was just a test and we turned it up.
There's a minimum setting which is either law, or a manufacturing standard, but I can't remember what it was. Due to people in hot countries stepping out of their freezing air con car and into instant heat and dying from heat shock. It's basically opposite to why people shouldn't jump into our lakes in the weather we have now.. |
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30th Jun 2018 7:08pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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Wow, a sensible post, get me
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30th Jun 2018 7:09pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1760 
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It's only nuts and bolts - no big deal
there you go again. Engineering masterclass |
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30th Jun 2018 7:16pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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It is only nuts n bolts
@grenadier, sorry I don't have more photos, but if I can help, I'll try...it was 7-8 years ago when I did it, and I'm old. |
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30th Jun 2018 8:35pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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Cheers, Greeni, that's all good. The photos you have help a lot. Now I've just got to wait for the DC to make it back from Palma to get started...
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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4th Jul 2018 9:21am |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482 
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Great Thread and thanks for posting, where di the kit come from? do you have a link or parts list?
Did you have to change the front nose to an AC one? All the best Chris |
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4th Jul 2018 9:27am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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Hi, there was no need for the air con extended nose.
It was a complete kit, everything you needed, I can't remember where it came from to be honest 
Answering another question, the thermostat is on the side of the evaporator and can just about be seen on the left of it, you can access the control with the door open and reaching from the footwell. |
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4th Jul 2018 9:35am |
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| ozzie1989 Member Since: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 282  
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I've done mine recently. Got the kit from Bearmach but it's engineered by Coolair Logan who also advertise the kit on their website.
So glad I did it now with this weather, it took me 2 days to do the interior work (I'd say 6 hours a day) and then a full 8 hour day on the engine bay. Took it to be dried, leak tested and gassed - all passed with flying colours. I have to say their kit is different to yours - e.g. the radiator goes in front although you still don't need the extended grille and the condenser replaces the power steering reservoir bracket. I can't fault the build quality mind you, and it was very well packaged. Even came with 2 drive belts, one for spare! If it's any help I may have the PDF manual of how to install it, will have to try and dig it out. Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition) |
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6th Jul 2018 11:14pm |
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| andre.prum Member Since: 24 Feb 2014 Location: Bridel Posts: 8  
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Hi,
I had a AC from Coolair Logan fitted to my Defender Puma 2.4.. When I start the system it work all fine, but as soon as the engine heats up (45min on the highway at 120 km/h) the AC does not manage to cool the temperature off. I even need to  down the ventilation as it blows from there on only hot air.
Did you experience the same issue with yours ? Ant advice would be most welcome. kind regards |
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