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doruk1981

Member Since: 15 Aug 2022
Location: Aargau
Posts: 100

aftermarket aircon engine bay plumbing

I fitted my aircon kit into my engine bay but somewhat I'm not certain if I routed the hardlines and the softlines for the low pressure pipes correctly. As the kit does not come with any graphical guidance, I was hoping someone already did the fitment and could share some pictures or tips with me how to route the low pressure pipe back to the AC compressor

got this DA2342L Kit for my LHD 110 td5.

many thanks
Doruk Td5 110 Station

6th Sep 2023 7:30pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Hello. I think we need photos of your install so we cans ee what you have done. The second thing is contact Britpart and ask their advice.

7th Sep 2023 7:52am

TexasRover

Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1086

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White

I happened to have my grill removed so took some pictures (sorry not the best).

In summary there are two hoses connected to the compressor. The discharge (high pressure) hose turns into an aluminum pipe that bolts to the driver side of the condenser,

On the passenger side of the condenser there is an aluminium pipe that routes to the dryer pod mounted on the driver side frame and then another aluminum pipe to the bulkhead, this pipe is insulated and closer to the frame.

From the compressor the low pressure hose turns into an aluminum pipe that is routed above the condenser and then through a coupling routes next to the passenger side of the engine to the bulkhead.

At the bulkhead the pipes connect to the evaporator with the connection point protruding through the bulkhead (big hole).

Click image to enlarge

7th Sep 2023 10:49am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

There is one more thought. The kit you have bought is either a re-branded version of the Cool Air Logan AC kit or it is a very very close copy of it. Either way, the Cool air bods are lovely. I have had to ask them for instructions and parts lists before. Might be worth dropping them a line:

https://www.coolairlogan.co.uk/land-rover-air-con

7th Sep 2023 11:17am

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 942

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

All those pictures look correct. I like the twin fan idea. Might add a second to my set up

2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

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8th Sep 2023 1:07am

TexasRover

Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1086

Yeah dual fan seems to be factory, car is Middle East Spec (at least some of it). Still AC struggling about ~35 deg C. Typically I find the condenser looses efficiency over time, but for the Defender they are quite pricey.

8th Sep 2023 6:59am

Justtellme

Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 310

My condenser shed all its fins like they all do.
Purchased a new large tropical one from Malta on eBay for less than half of the replacement cost., but had to anneal the upper horizontal 10mm aluminum pipe in your picture in order to modify the bends slightly to accommodate the new large condenser. ( I think the Malta sourced condenser was mainly for RHD cars) I’ll advise on efficiency once it gets hot next spring…..

7th Oct 2023 9:36pm

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