Jonny Retrofit Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On LHD vehicles, the ‘smuggler’s box’ must be empty to mount the compressor. If you wish to use the smuggler’s box for another purpose, you can use the RHD kit on a LHD car. On the RHD kit, the compressor lives ahead of the fuel tank. The smuggler’s box lid can be fitted by running the hoses out the top of the steering column cover.
classicretrofit Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 Condenser and Fan Assembly The new condenser and fan assembly is suspended from the left hand headlamp bowl. On impact bumper cars this is in place of the washer bottle. We have a kit available separately for mounting a Boxster/996 washer bottle behind the front wheel. Removal of washer bottle on impact bumper cars Remove front left wheel and washer bottle retaining strap. Note that the pump that is integral to the washer bottle on some cars is for the lamp washers, not the windshield. To gain access to the ‘horseshoe’ bracket bolt, remove LH headlamp, disconnect wiring and place aside. Undo bolts and remove ‘horseshoe’ support bracket. Washer bottle and horseshoe support removed from LH headlamp area (911 SC) Fitting the new condenser assembly and drier To avoid risk of damage during transit, the coach bolt that will secure the condenser to the headlight bowl needs to be fitted. Lay the condenser assembly flat on the work-table and remove 6 of the small sheet metal screws from along one edge (it doesn’t matter which side), and remove the shroud and remove the protective tape from the foam tape. Place the M8 coach bolt through the slot, so that the thread is facing outwards Re-assemble the shroud kit. With the coach bolt at the top, the side of the condenser with the tab in the middle should be on the left side.
classicretrofit Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 The condenser is secured to the shroud with four cable ties. Note that the condenser can be fitted either way round to change the position of the ports depending on the hose routing. Before fitting the condenser assembly, familiarise yourself with the various grommet holes that are in the nose area (see pic below). These are originally used to run wiring and washer bottle pipes though to the luggage bay. On most impact bumper cars, there are sufficient openings to run wiring and the thin wall a/c hoses through these holes with a suitable grommet. On our test mule, the A/C is installed without cutting ANY additional holes in the body shell. Hoses can even run inside the bumpers and come in through existing holes in the front bulkhead. Remove the LH headlamp if not removed already. Offer up and loosely fit replacement horseshoe bracket. Fit new drier to horseshoe loosely with cable ties. Note: Some driers come with a brass item – this is not required and may be safely discarded. Fit condenser assembly, push retaining bolt up through horseshoe bracket and headlamp bowl. Loosely secure with nut and washer from above. The condenser assembly can slide fore and aft to allow for adjustment. Use neoprene tape to protect paint where condenser touches valance at corners. We suggest leaving the fastenings loose until the a/c hoses have been fitted as you will probably need to jiggle things around.
classicretrofit Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 The condenser is a pretty tight fit and the cars are hand built so tolerances will vary. You can trim back the ridges on the bracket that holds the impact bumper damper. You may have to get a little creative with the positioning. Please check clearance to front tyre! Wiring for the fan can go through to the luggage bay near the battery to be connected to the A/C loom later. Condenser and fan on C3.2 Clubsport. Note drier and additional lower support bracket.
classicretrofit Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 Condenser and fan on 911SC backdate Condenser and Fan on a 911SC
classicretrofit Posted January 21, 2024 Posted January 21, 2024 Appendix 1: Carrera 3.2 Fog Lamp Porsche started to recess the foglights into the valance for the Carrera 3.2 models. Unfortunately, the foglight assemblies are quite deep so there is a clash with the front of our condenser. We haven’t got a kit to solve this right now but here is what we did on a recent 3.2 install. Not much space for the foglight in here. Back of foglight bracket has been removed. We dropped the right side of the valance down and removed the bracket as marked. I know, it’s painful but valances are cheap panels and not part of the main shell. We then removed the back of the foglight and made up this folded bracket. We then attached it to the remaining lip of the valance. The end result is: Although the ‘fake’ foglight doesn’t notice when on the car, We are currently looking out for a small LED DRL unit to fit (to both sides). If you have any bright ideas, let us know!!
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