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Title: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: Black Zuk on April 17, 2009, 11:40:10 AM

I have a 87' 1.3 that has been newly acquired. I look under the hood and there is an a/c pump hooked up? Is there any reason the leave this in? It is odd considering it's a soft top and all.

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: Drone637 on April 17, 2009, 01:56:55 PM

Does the AC blow cold air?  If not you might want to convert it to on-board air. 

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: nate4764 on April 19, 2009, 10:16:35 AM

is there any guides out there for doing this?

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: biker on April 19, 2009, 09:53:54 PM

I believe there is a writeup on Ack's FAQ on how to do it

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: rascott on April 20, 2009, 05:29:45 AM

my sidekick('89) came with a/c also.
convertible. go figure.
it worked fine, but i have removed most of it.
question: what all is inside the ducting/fan stuff behind the glove box? i've never been in there and am considering pulling that radiator part out if i can without causing big headache like removing dash or......

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: Black Zuk on April 20, 2009, 06:23:34 AM

Well it dose still work.(checked it this weekend) and I think having on board air is a good idea. (also needed this weekend, I had to pack a compressor). so are there parts i need or what, I'm sure it's not just adding fittings.

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: locjaw on April 20, 2009, 07:04:41 AM

Quote from: rascott on April 20, 2009, 05:29:45 AM

my sidekick('89) came with a/c also.
convertible. go figure.
it worked fine, but i have removed most of it.
question: what all is inside the ducting/fan stuff behind the glove box? i've never been in there and am considering pulling that radiator part out if i can without causing big headache like removing dash or......

the radiator thing (AKA the heat exchanger) is pretty easy to pull out. it is in the section between the fan and the heater core. you will need a replacement duct from a non-A/C sidekick to put back in the hole

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: rascott on April 20, 2009, 09:27:52 AM

Quote from: locjaw on April 20, 2009, 07:04:41 AM

Quote from: rascott on April 20, 2009, 05:29:45 AM

my sidekick('89) came with a/c also.
convertible. go figure.
it worked fine, but i have removed most of it.
question: what all is inside the ducting/fan stuff behind the glove box? i've never been in there and am considering pulling that radiator part out if i can without causing big headache like removing dash or......

the radiator thing (AKA the heat exchanger) is pretty easy to pull out. it is in the section between the fan and the heater core. you will need a replacement duct from a non-A/C sidekick to put back in the hole

thanks- now i know how to approach it.
richard

Title: Re: Is ther any reason to leave the A/C pump on
Post by: Drone637 on April 21, 2009, 09:59:46 AM

Quote from: Black Zuk on April 20, 2009, 06:23:34 AM

Well it dose still work.(checked it this weekend) and I think having on board air is a good idea. (also needed this weekend, I had to pack a compressor). so are there parts i need or what, I'm sure it's not just adding fittings.

http://www.acksfaq.com/ac-conv.htm

On my SJ I pack that little read air compressor you can pick up a Napa.  It has worked without fail for years.