herbiemercman Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Guys, Apart from the actual weight of the aircon pump, what if any are the other advantages. herbiemercman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 More airflow to the coolant rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pharmed Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Less load on the engine in theory slightly more power and easier revving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 It saves spending money on petrol when the weather gets too nice to drive your Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Bit warmer:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 If you do it don't forget to either make a bracket for your power steering pump or easier way is take the aircon pump apart and use the front of it as a bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pharmed Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 If you do it don't forget to either make a bracket for your power steering pump or easier way is take the aircon pump apart and use the front of it as a bracket Oh yeah, 100% this. I took mine apart and used it, better safe than sorry and hardly any weight in the bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hi Guys, Apart from the actual weight of the aircon pump, what if any are the other advantages. herbiemercman. A lower resale value so you get to give someone a cheaper car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 It was one of the first things I removed, car had been stood for 5 years so the gas was off anyway and I never use A/C as a 3.0 TT is drinking a lot as it is I find it gives much better access to the oil filter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I never use A/C I used mine today, it was lovely. I do find it more useful in the cooler months though as an invaluable aid to maintain clear glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I couldn't own a Supra without aircon. I find them total heat magnets. Aircon is a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I would never consider buying another car without aircon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Removing it will make for slightly faster and easier engine removal when it blows up Just removing the A/C pump without thought to how the pump casing also gave support to the PAS pump will probably see you with a broken engine block casting, proceed with care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi Chris and everyone, i will not be removing my aircon pump, there are far more downs than ups, with this current weather it is a no brainer, but unfortunately i am advised that if i have not used the system for a long time, then it my set up will not recover, corrosion, split seals etc, and repair costs are extortionate, not sure how true this is. ? herbiemercman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I believe it's said that using air con regularly migrates the oil around the system, and lubes "seals and things". How true it is I don't know, I can't recall when I last had a car with air con that actually worked, and despite this temporary mildly warm spell, I can't say not having it bothers me unduly. Now it's commonplace the number of people who can fix it has risen dramatically, but the Greens have had their way and cheap, efficient refrigerant gasses have gone by the wayside, to be replaced by mega expensive, inefficient substitutes. ask a Mercedes owner of the last few years who has had to pay dealer prices for their ludicrous refrigerant. Propane works fantasitcally, but is "interesting" if it leaks, either slowly into the interior, or suddenly in a big impact. I am told a LOT of inner city private hire drivers use it... One step beyond red diesel though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Does it blow out cold air when it's switched on? If so, then just use it. :-) If it doesn't blow out cold air then it'll probably be low on refrigerant - either down to just gradual loss over the years (normal), or a leak. Take it somewhere to have it filled back up and they'll tell you if it has a bad leak or not and they should only refill it if the system appears good. A check/refill is about £35 - £60 depending where you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Have the system vacuum tested to see if there's a leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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