Re: GTV-6 A/C Questions

[Chris Attias <cattias@domain.elided>]

Marc,

I don't know if the European A/C looks anything like the ones we got 
in the US.  It is my understanding that the US A/C was installed at 
the port of entry or by the dealer, using units designed by the Behr 
A/C Company.  "TropicAire" generally refers to the later, upgraded 
units with twin evaporators.  Don't know if they were sold in Europe. 
Early cars here came with York piston compressors, but the later 
Sanden rotary compressor (from 75/Milano or later) is preferred. 
Hose take-off points on the two compressors are different, so some 
minor re-engineering might be required.  Flushing out old refrigerant 
and oil might be a chore in R12-R134 conversion.  If you can get it, 
what does R12 cost in Switzerland now?




Chris Attias
'84 GTV-6
'64 MGB

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