onboard air using A/C compressor

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:32 pm

Ok guys.

I have a 92 ln130 surf. My air conditioning and heater are a bit poked, so i was hoping to use the A/C compressor as an onboard air option.

My question is has anyone in welly done it? Do you need to still need to run a tank? and is the factory a/c compressor sufficient?

any help would be good!

Post by **SV1K** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:44 pm

Yep, I have onboard air/endless air what ever you want to call it, and you don't need to run a tank but if you do you only need to have a small bottle.

If you need a hand send me a PM and I can assist you.

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:07 pm

cheers dude, PM sent.

Will provide refreshment for assistance!

by using the a/c compressor, whats the performance like...is it worth the conversion?

Post by **SV1K** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:17 pm

I can pump up my tyres and two other trucks tyres in the time it would take you to pump up your own with a supercheap one... worth it for me anyways :mrgreen:

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:17 pm

sounds like a plan then!

flyingbrick · Post by **flyingbrick** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:00 pm

could you run through what the kit includes? something to put oil into the air and then something to remove the oil from the air before it gets to te tires?

Post by **SV1K** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:03 pm

flyingbrick wrote:could you run through what the kit includes? something to put oil into the air and then something to remove the oil from the air before it gets to te tires?

Kinda like that, when I get the chance I will take photo's and post them up.. and if it's not before helping Thirsty6 you will get a step by step version of it. :mrgreen:

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:04 pm

a suggestion for a little tank go to a transport supply place and get one of the little tanks they have their they cost peanuts and already have all the screw in points ready for any fittings etc :mrgreen:

J_Dub · Post by **J_Dub** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:06 pm

keen to see this too,
Ive got the air/con pump out of my 3ye daily driver, was hopeing to stick in my 3y toy, but seems to be different setup

flyingbrick · Post by **flyingbrick** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:11 pm

awesome

do you run some kinda pressure relief valve? wouldnt want it forcing air into a tank with no safety

Post by **SV1K** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:16 pm

Pressure release valuve... no it's a cut off switch, like a standard compressor on at 70 PSI and off at either 100 or 120 PSI depends what one you buy.

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:19 pm

lol,

well i tell you what. ...

after my wife and i get settled into our new house next weekend, we can set up a tutorial session to watch reece help me install it...i may even provide the first doz!

hows about that

flyingbrick · Post by **flyingbrick** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:27 pm

sucks that you guys live in welly! and i live in Hamilton.

parts list with prices after ya go shopping would be much appreciated tho :-D

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:33 pm

yeah no worries.....

im flying blind on this so i will definatly try and make notes!

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:36 pm

This is basically the set-up I will be using on my truck when I get around to it, without the oiler and catcher as my AC has a sump.

downunderxj · Post by **downunderxj** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:38 pm

I would definitely be interested too. Have been wanting to do this with the jeep for some time but have had no idea of budget required before getting started.

And cost to get A/C emptied etc.

When are you planning on doing this, wouldn't mind popping around to watch/help/brew the coffee (or beer)

Cheers
Ian

skid · Post by **skid** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:41 pm

downunderxj wrote:
And cost to get A/C emptied etc.

pull the valve and run

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:42 pm

don't use the air con for 6 months it will magically disappear :mrgreen:

Post by **SV1K** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:42 pm

We will use this thread to advise where and when, any of the wellington crew, or anyone else for that matter, that want to see how it is done are more than welcome to come along, if we get a big group, then we may use Rallywoods....

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:47 pm

skid wrote:
downunderxj wrote:
And cost to get A/C emptied etc.

pull the valve and run

Or pay $15.00 at an AC shop and save the environment a little you tight wadded person you. :wink:

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:50 pm

sounds like a plan..

i would say weekends from the middle of may are good with me

Welly guys, if your keen, to join in.,..put your names forward..

now rallywoods there is a plan maybe...

skid · Post by **skid** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:50 pm

suzuki1k wrote:We will use this thread to advise where and when, any of the wellington crew, or anyone else for that matter, that want to see how it is done are more than welcome to come along, if we get a big group, then we may use Rallywoods....

is this the whole job or just the relief part :?:

if you supply all the bits you can use my 80 as the test mule, its aircon is empty , just like mercutio says it magically dissappears. so be more than happy to let you hook up air for my 80

dunno if it will ever get used other than to blow the diesel line out :oops:

but all the same it will be cool to have it :mrgreen:

flyingbrick · Post by **flyingbrick** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:53 pm

no way!!!

A decent automotive A/C company will degas for free!

They re-use the gas for fault finding other customers cars.

This reminds me of my old supra I decided to de-gas the system myself. found a pipe at the front of the car and traced it quickly back to the AC pump.... put some pliers on, looked the other way and squeezed.

there was no hiss and instead pissed power steering fluid all over the floor.

didn't realize the pipes kinda crossed over and went different ways.

Post by **SV1K** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:57 pm

skid wrote:
suzuki1k wrote:We will use this thread to advise where and when, any of the wellington crew, or anyone else for that matter, that want to see how it is done are more than welcome to come along, if we get a big group, then we may use Rallywoods....

is this the whole job or just the relief part

if you supply all the bits you can use my 80 as the test mule, its aircon is empty , just like mercutio says it magically dissappears. so be more than happy to let you hook up air for my 80

dunno if it will ever get used other than to blow the diesel line out

but all the same it will be cool to have it

Total cost would be about $100ish, this is not including a AC pump if you have to get one.. this is for the cut off switch, air line, fittings for air line, hose clips and water trap. Will need hacksaw and two spanners some other tools.

Thirsty6 · Post by **Thirsty6** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:02 pm

sweet...thats what i thaught....cheaper than a new new air compressor!

just hope my a/c pump isnt knackered!...

skid · Post by **skid** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:03 pm

suzuki1k wrote: Will need hacksaw and two spanners and some other tools.

well ya better make sure wgtntardbe is there

coz after tonight he is a real tool :mrgreen:

can ya run it without the cut off switch ??

I only ask coz my switch in the 80 when ya turn it on, the aircon will bring the revs up about 500rpm, so if ya could run it manually and then turn it off, then that would be fine for me, do ya need a reservoir tank also or just run it straight off the pump ??

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:04 pm

Well I hope you take lotsa photos as you go for a build. :wink:

Post by **SV1K** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:06 pm

skid wrote:can ya run it without the cut off switch ??

I only ask coz my switch in the 80 when ya turn it on, the aircon will bring the revs up about 500rpm, so if ya could run it manually and then turn it off, then that would be fine for me, do ya need a reservoir tank also or just run it straight off the pump ??

Best to have the switch, can be done without it but not best too... also no, you don't need a tank but can if you want to.

flyingbrick · Post by **flyingbrick** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:07 pm

dude if you can sort me out with a complete kit of parts i'll happily pay you extra for the research/your time.

I'm guessing its pretty universal- i want this for my safari.

Post by **SV1K** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:15 pm

flyingbrick wrote:dude if you can sort me out with a complete kit of parts i'll happily pay you extra for the research/your time.

I'm guessing its pretty universal- i want this for my safari.

No problem, I have it set up on my safari as well so really easy....

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