My MK6 SWB lo roof Seat and window pics added

[AndyG]

He has the experience

He'll be fine

Look forward to it mate

[Guy88]

Belt and tensioners are different, the only pipe that is common to both FWD and RWD is the evaporator to receiver dryer one, pretty sure compressor is different, condenser fits to the water radiator using rubber bungs, therefore, radiator has to be correct, RWD with A/C rad. is different / longer than standard RWD one.
FWD and RWD with A/C radiators are the same dimensionally, but hose connections are different AFAIK.
You should be ok with your existing dash loom though.

No extra tentioner on a RWD and im fitting a new belt anyway

Only pipe that is different according to microcat is the compressor one all the rest are the same (age dependant)

Got a FWD coolant rad, only thing that is different is the top hose comes out at an angle

My dash loom doesnt have the air con wiring in it, where my jumper loom to the heater goes only has 3 wires and there for the blower motor and illumination, BUT the MK5 loom for that is the same just needs a different plug on it

[100 T280]

Only pipe that is different according to microcat is the compressor one all the rest are the same (age dependant)

There are two pipes to the compressor, one from the evaporator to the compressor which includes the expansion valve, and one from the compressor to receiver / dryer, both different between FWD and RWD, unless MicroCat is showing it as one assembly, and that won't be cheap.

I assume that the heater box multiplug on the wiring loom is missing the A/C wiring then? It's relatively easy to wire it, but are you going to get the proper loom?, then you can do it whilst you've got the dash apart!

[Guy88]

Only pipe that is different according to microcat is the compressor one all the rest are the same (age dependant)

There are two pipes to the compressor, one from the evaporator to the compressor which includes the expansion valve, and one from the compressor to receiver / dryer, both different between FWD and RWD, unless MicroCat is showing it as one assembly, and that won't be cheap.

I assume that the heater box multiplug on the wiring loom is missing the A/C wiring then? It's relatively easy to wire it, but are you going to get the proper loom?, then you can do it whilst you've got the dash apart!

The one from the compressor goes to the condencer and the other to the reciever drier

From the evaporator one goes to the reciever drier the other to the bottom of the condencer

Micorcat shows the compressor pipes as one because there joind together at the compressor by the clamp block (kne also has the pressure switch in it)

Yep no wiring for the AC at all, im either going to run the 2 wires i need or replace the whole loom with one from geoff (more than likely as i can then just plug and go wth extras)

[100 T280]

Yes, you're right, wasn't fully awake......usually try to engage brain before typing

[Guy88]

Yes, you're right, wasn't fully awake......usually try to engage brain before typing

Just got to make a moung to bolt the compressor to the engine now

[100 T280]

Just got to make a moung to bolt the compressor to the engine now

can't wait to see this done.

[Guy88]

Starting to see the differences between front and rear drive now

Coolant pipes are opposite for a start

[Guy88]

Chris, just had a look thru your thread on fitting the AC, on yours the AC pipes needed the bulkhead drilling, Looks like they come out above the water pipes??

What years yours from as mine come out next to the coolant pipes

[Guy88]

Update

Fitted some bits but also need to get some bits

Compressor is on
pipes from reciever driers in
reciever drier is bolted in and plugged into the loom

Still to do
Condencer
dash loom
compressor pipes
heater box
coolant tap (which is more technical than i thort)

Stuff to get
MK6 heater box and loom (one i got is a very late MK5 one)
Coolant pipes
Compressor pipes
MK6 RWD rad with A/C

[Guy88]

New fan belt is on, compressor clutch is different between front and rear drive

[hillman]

Hi
Been reading your progress all night, wow, talk about enthusiastic, how do you find the time, and money, fantastic job, keep up the good work.

cheers hillman

[towncruiser]

nice van

[Guy88]

right, got a brand new pipie that goes from the compressor to condencer and reciever drier cous me £147 +vat and thats with £30 off

Just got to do the in cab bits now and find a AC compressor clutch for a RWD as my custom belt is squeaking

[Guy88]

had a sub explode the other night

No idea why or how



do decided to change the set up a bit

Pics dont do the space justice theres still a good amount of legroom and if neccecary people can rest there feet on the top of the speakers

Just got to finish cladding it all



basic spec is
ripspeed dvd head unit
Vibe 6x9's 450w iirc
2x fli 1000w subs
Fli loaded 450 amp for the 6x9
2x fli loaded 1000w mono amps for the subs
remote bass boost on the lot
sounds sweet may need bolting thru the floor thou as it rips the screws out the wood