AC Delete options, the budget kind
05-16-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by theedge
It might be available from Porsche... But if the plain unit is $400 or 500USD from them, then a much rarer unit would prolly be MUCH pricier.
Calling Anders
Can either of you shoot a closeup shot of your climate control?
Hi Res would be nice.
Email me or post a link.
TIA
05-16-2005, 04:45 PM
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porsche-o-phile, you misunderstood me.
i want a temporary fix. i fully intend on replacing the compressor, but after i pulled in my driveway and the clutch assembly was smoking. i have been told that its just a matter of time before it seizes.
since my "backup" vehicle is having the clutch issues, i want to be able to drive the 944 without worrying about the belt breaking and me being stranded.
and since i havent recieved a reply about the compressor YET, and going to the chevy dealer to see if the PO forgot a part on the clutch job that he had a friend do.. that takes a little time. the clutch wont disengage all the way in my truck, and you really have to muscle it in gear.
i dont really want to buy a delete kit, thats why i was asking about a belt that i could bypass the AC for a little while
did i mention i was a poor college student, with all the other money sucking things i exprience week to week, the extra $400 for my "toy" takes a little while to come by. sorry if you dont feel i should own a 944, but sometimes i have to get by with what i have before i can get it to how it is supposed to be.
i want a temporary fix. i fully intend on replacing the compressor, but after i pulled in my driveway and the clutch assembly was smoking. i have been told that its just a matter of time before it seizes.
since my "backup" vehicle is having the clutch issues, i want to be able to drive the 944 without worrying about the belt breaking and me being stranded.
and since i havent recieved a reply about the compressor YET, and going to the chevy dealer to see if the PO forgot a part on the clutch job that he had a friend do.. that takes a little time. the clutch wont disengage all the way in my truck, and you really have to muscle it in gear.
i dont really want to buy a delete kit, thats why i was asking about a belt that i could bypass the AC for a little while
did i mention i was a poor college student, with all the other money sucking things i exprience week to week, the extra $400 for my "toy" takes a little while to come by. sorry if you dont feel i should own a 944, but sometimes i have to get by with what i have before i can get it to how it is supposed to be.
05-16-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
When I see one on anything other than a dedicated track car I just see it as evidence of an owner that really shouldn't own a Porsche.
sorry but I just dont need A/C in a car that anytime its being driven has the windows down and the sunroof open...like today.
05-16-2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wizkid918
porsche-o-phile, you misunderstood me.
i want a temporary fix. i fully intend on replacing the compressor, but after i pulled in my driveway and the clutch assembly was smoking. i have been told that its just a matter of time before it seizes.
since my "backup" vehicle is having the clutch issues, i want to be able to drive the 944 without worrying about the belt breaking and me being stranded.
and since i havent recieved a reply about the compressor YET, and going to the chevy dealer to see if the PO forgot a part on the clutch job that he had a friend do.. that takes a little time. the clutch wont disengage all the way in my truck, and you really have to muscle it in gear.
i dont really want to buy a delete kit, thats why i was asking about a belt that i could bypass the AC for a little while
did i mention i was a poor college student, with all the other money sucking things i exprience week to week, the extra $400 for my "toy" takes a little while to come by. sorry if you dont feel i should own a 944, but sometimes i have to get by with what i have before i can get it to how it is supposed to be.
i want a temporary fix. i fully intend on replacing the compressor, but after i pulled in my driveway and the clutch assembly was smoking. i have been told that its just a matter of time before it seizes.
since my "backup" vehicle is having the clutch issues, i want to be able to drive the 944 without worrying about the belt breaking and me being stranded.
and since i havent recieved a reply about the compressor YET, and going to the chevy dealer to see if the PO forgot a part on the clutch job that he had a friend do.. that takes a little time. the clutch wont disengage all the way in my truck, and you really have to muscle it in gear.
i dont really want to buy a delete kit, thats why i was asking about a belt that i could bypass the AC for a little while
did i mention i was a poor college student, with all the other money sucking things i exprience week to week, the extra $400 for my "toy" takes a little while to come by. sorry if you dont feel i should own a 944, but sometimes i have to get by with what i have before i can get it to how it is supposed to be.
05-16-2005, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by theedge
Someone posted about a standard NAPA belt that would work, the right length to go from crank to alt, as a cheap A/C delete. That size was apparently a bit tight, so I got a size that was just a tad bigger. I can post that tonight if youd like. Take note, I havent verified the fitment myself.
05-16-2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Scootin159
Biggest problem I see with that is how would you tension the belt? The A/C compressor is mounted on a turnbuckle that provides the tensioning for the A/C/Alt. belt.
05-16-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
Don't do a delete kit man. . . Those things are a cop-out. When I see one on anything other than a dedicated track car I just see it as evidence of an owner that really shouldn't own a Porsche.
I know ya didn't mean that...
05-16-2005, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
It kicks in for defrost use too remember. . . Hot dry air is a helluva lot more effective at defrosting the windows than hot wet air. . .
If you're seriously going to delete it "for weight considerations" then make sure that:
(1) you have the system professionally evacuated and the freon recovered - not just dumped into the atmosphere.
If you're seriously going to delete it "for weight considerations" then make sure that:
(1) you have the system professionally evacuated and the freon recovered - not just dumped into the atmosphere.
(2) delete the ENTIRE system - compressor, condenser, hoses, EVAPORATOR, etc. This will give you the maximum "weight savings" benefit.
(3) Get rid of the a/c button then. Or make it the button that launches the missiles. Whatever. Just don't have vestigial buttons that don't do anything. It's annoying and looks like you don't care about the car.
Sorry, I'm a bit **** about this stuff. As far as I'm concerned, if it's on there, it should work. If you're going to remove it, remove it ENTIRELY and remove the entire system. Don't do a half-assed job. That's all.
By the way, to get off topic a bit, did anybody see this thing on ebay this weekend. It was a rear seat delete for a 968CS. Basically replaces the seats with carpet. I wanted bad but it was in the UK and sold for close to $200.00
05-16-2005, 09:24 PM
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Ok... the short belt I am using at the moment is a Gates K050330.
Because there is no way to adjust tension, the belt must fit snug... thus it takes a little work to install.
I installed from under the car, but the belt on the alternator and roll the belt on the crank pulley by rotating the crank (like putting a chain on a single speed bike), a screwdriver also helped me.
Takes just a few minutes and belt fits great.
This is working for me till I have time/money for A/C repair and I can drive the car without worry of the A/C locking up and causing any damage.
Because there is no way to adjust tension, the belt must fit snug... thus it takes a little work to install.
I installed from under the car, but the belt on the alternator and roll the belt on the crank pulley by rotating the crank (like putting a chain on a single speed bike), a screwdriver also helped me.
Takes just a few minutes and belt fits great.
This is working for me till I have time/money for A/C repair and I can drive the car without worry of the A/C locking up and causing any damage.
05-16-2005, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wizkid918
excellent, you buy this at NAPA?
07-18-2005, 08:57 AM
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I thought I'd post a follow up to this discussion. I finally sourced the heater control unit from a 968CS from a fellow UK 'lister, it's on the way here. So my car is becoming even more "club-sporty" and, hopefully, my AC-Delete can finally be "P-O-P-approved" 
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07-18-2005, 08:58 AM
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Of course, this means that my perfectly good, factory AC/Heater control unit that is coming out of the car will be for sale soon, if anyone is looking for one.