Topic: How Difficult is it to Add Air Conditioning?

[sharpxmen]

Jeepair.com is $899.98 with the OE compressor.  $679.99 for the kit minus the compressor and $219.99 for the OE compressor.

i must be clicking somewhere else, i found it at $949 http://www.jeepair.com/air-conditioning/1991-1995-yj-wrangler-ac-kit-2-5-liter-engine-451.php

i'll dig some more, didn't see the one without compressor either.

[Jeffy]

i must be clicking somewhere else, i found it at $949 http://www.jeepair.com/air-conditioning/1991-1995-yj-wrangler-ac-kit-2-5-liter-engine-451.php

i'll dig some more, didn't see the one without compressor either.

http://www.jeepair.com/ac/wrangler-ac-kits-117.php

[DanMarino]

I found a local guy on Craigslist that pretty much has a complete system off of a 1995.  I'm not sure what he's asking for it yet.  Which components (if any) do you think would make sense to buy used vs. buying a complete new kit?

Thanks,

Tom

[Jeffy]

I found a local guy on Craigslist that pretty much has a complete system off of a 1995.  I'm not sure what he's asking for it yet.  Which components (if any) do you think would make sense to buy used vs. buying a complete new kit?

Thanks,

Tom

Well, I'd be a bit worried about ALL of the seals.  AC units don't like air.  Also with a used kit you'll need to make sure all the controls and the high and low pressure sensors are OK.  Then check the expansion valve as they are prone to failing and you don't want to have to purge the system a second time.  I wouldn't trust a used compressor.  If they are run while dry they will score the cylinder and leak.  At minimum, I'd replace all of the seals and the compressor.

[Torch_Ind]

sounds like a pita to me

I'm the guy who gets the refrigerant drained and I dump the a/c parts for more power, fuel econ, and just run with the top down!! usually everyone is against me liking winter so I say deal with the heat lol

[sharpxmen]

sounds like a pita to me

I'm the guy who gets the refrigerant drained and I dump the a/c parts for more power, fuel econ, and just run with the top down!! usually everyone is against me liking winter so I say deal with the heat lol

it's good to have the option, afterall if you don't turn it on won't take any power or decrease mpg, if you use it a lot then yes.

You guys got me thinking about this, would like to have one on mine as well, problem is that stock install location for the compressor is taken so i need to find a different solution.

[Torch_Ind]

it's good to have the option, afterall if you don't turn it on won't take any power or decrease mpg, if you use it a lot then yes.

You guys got me thinking about this, would like to have one on mine as well, problem is that stock install location for the compressor is taken so i need to find a different solution.

whats on your a/c bracket ? supercharger? turbo?

[Jeffy]

it's good to have the option, afterall if you don't turn it on won't take any power or decrease mpg, if you use it a lot then yes.

You guys got me thinking about this, would like to have one on mine as well, problem is that stock install location for the compressor is taken so i need to find a different solution.

Wouldn't be hard to run a compressor on the side like how the OBA york is done then add a V belt to the alt.

[sharpxmen]

Wouldn't be hard to run a compressor on the side like how the OBA york is done then add a V belt to the alt.

well, i have the air compressor there and the s/c mount where the stock a/c compressor goes. I am thinking that the best place would be under the P/S pump or under the alternator with it's own v-belt (the serpentine is already ridiculously long). I have a core block i can play with if i get myself to spend the money for the a/c kit I will have to come up with a mount for it.

[Jeffy]

well, i have the air compressor there and the s/c mount where the stock a/c compressor goes. I am thinking that the best place would be under the P/S pump or under the alternator with it's own v-belt (the serpentine is already ridiculously long). I have a core block i can play with if i get myself to spend the money for the a/c kit I will have to come up with a mount for it.

You might think about going with an electric compressor then you'll have room.

[sharpxmen]

You might think about going with an electric compressor then you'll have room.

where do you find those? or did you mean electric air compressor (i don't want that).

[Torch_Ind]

You might think about going with an electric compressor then you'll have room.

if you can get electric a/c compressors

[Jeffy]

where do you find those? or did you mean electric air compressor (i don't want that).

For the OBA.  Might be difficult to put an AC compressor under the PS pump.  First, it's going to be awfully close to the exhaust manifold.  Second the lines for the compressor will have to be long enough to clear the manifolds then get to the firewall.

[sharpxmen]

For the OBA.  Might be difficult to put an AC compressor under the PS pump.  First, it's going to be awfully close to the exhaust manifold.  Second the lines for the compressor will have to be long enough to clear the manifolds then get to the firewall.

you're right about exhaust, i'll have to look at how much space is there. don't want an electric oba, they suck or cost a pile of cash for a really good one. the other alternative would be under the alternator but not much room there either.

[Jeffy]

you're right about exhaust, i'll have to look at how much space is there. don't want an electric oba, they suck or cost a pile of cash for a really good one. the other alternative would be under the alternator but not much room there either.

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