Westbound

87' 930...................Any such thing as a A/C Rebuild Kit and if so, where might I purchase the kit? My A/C is working better than average as far as cool air output but all of a sudden this morning the compressor unit is making a bunch of noise at any and all rpm. It is not a bad belt and the belt tension is correct. Thanks!

Greg

Kevin

The A/C clutch might be failing or your compressor nose bearing is out.. I don't know of anyone that rebuilds the Sanyo pumps..

srf506

Yeah if you go to Pelican Parts they have most anything you need up to and including complete conversion kits.

sand_man

Some links for you:
http://retroair.com/
http://griffiths.com/
http://www.scottsind.com/Navigation/...aftacframe.htm
http://www.rennaire.com/
I'm planning on going with rennair (the last link I attached). Griffiths is good, but hella $$$$. Hope this helps...

Jastx

I am in the reassembly phase of the Retroair kit right now. Your compressor is probably the same as my '89, a Nippondenso. Mine is fine so my project consists of replacing the hoses, rear condenser, evaporator and drier with latest-tech parts. For example the tube and fin rear condenser is being replaced with a multi-flow condenser with much higher capacity, the evaporator (again tube and fin) with a serpentine unit. My system had previously been converted to R134a. When charged, it worked OK but performance deteriorated within a month or two.

I've been working on this for a couple of months now, a little at a time, being careful and giving everything a good cleaning as I go. I'm happy with the quality of the Retroair products. I'm hoping this will work very well when completed.

Regarding your compressor, the links sandman provided offer replacement compressors so for that you should be in good shape.

Good luck,

125shifter

I was hoping to have my 930 running during the winter so I could put of A/C for a few months. Well that's not happening so now I've got to plan for A/C while finishing the EFI. I'm leaning towards the underbody condenser since my intercooler has taken up the rear spoiler and I like the idea of shorter hoses by removing the front condenser. I was worried about damage, but I hear the underbody is cheaper than the fender mounted one so you could afford to replace it. Anyone have experience with these?

sand_man

That's what Jack Olsen is running on his. I'm thinking of doing the same. However, I'm gonna try to keep the A/C out of my car all togther! We'll see...

Westbound

Thanks to all for your assistance, greatly appreciated.

Greg

senna21

I just noticed something that I've been wondering about... Why isn't anyone running a SPAL fan on their A/C? What I noticed is Sameer used to run one on his RUF. Upper right corner of the pic. Sameer did this work well?

NSXTC

I have an 87 930 and took out the AC. The compressor is available if you're interested. Has about 37K miles on it. Email me and make an offer: PorscheTT@gmail.com

Jastx

I plan to add a fan to my upgrade nearing completion, haven't chosen it yet. I'll see how it works without first. If it's good, I'll do without.

Stevie 77 930

A a while back I had my entire a/c replaced from Performance Air. The retro fit included all new hoses, an rotary compressor, new dryer, new condensers front and rear (with a fan in the decklid) a bulkhead vent, and new center dash vent. I recently replaced the thermostat and fan switch. Here in So Cal, we need the a/c to work often and properly. Blows cold like you can't imagine even without the big underbody or rear fender condensers. Make sure all of your components are replaced. Clogged condensers or evaporators, seeping hoses just bog down the system. I didn't want to clutter up the car with anything I really didn't need. Good luck

Dknebes

Stevie,
What was the cost?

Stevie 77 930

Dknebes,
It was a couple of years back and if I remember correctly, I paid around $1,200-$1400 for the complete makeover. I still have the paperwork in a my file at home. Some of the best money I have spent on the car. Check their site, the link is in this tread. Here it is again... http://www.scottsind.com/Navigation/...aftacframe.htm
drive cool and comfortably....

911rudy

I added a 9 inch fan to my rear condenser and ran the power feed into the compressor clutch wire. Now when the A/C is on, so is the fan. I got the fan from JC Whitney. They have several sizes but the 9 inch fits perfectly. It is installed with four black plastic pins that go through the condensor from the top side and then you simply slide on the oneway washers and snip off the rest of the pin. It really helps in traffic but not much dif on the highway.
Rudy
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