Retro Fit Air Conditioning?
I am not getting any joy from the search function, therefore, has anyone retro fitted an aftermarket A/C system to their G-Wagen?
Try: http://www.readerair.co.uk/index.shtml
Alternatively check with your local dealer to supply you with more information regarding the following part number; A463 830 10 60, this is for an air conditioner parts kit for subsequent installation. To me it sounds like a retro fit kit, but I am not certain of this.
I do not think this conversion will be cheap, so another option could be is to fit air conditioning as fitted to vans, but have that unsightly unit stuck on the roof of the vehicle.
http://searcht2.aol.co.uk/aol/search?enabled_terms=&s_it=aoluk-homePage50&q=air+condition+for+vans
Check out the suppliers who fit for motorhomes and vans, there are a few shown on this page.
contact a.langer@carrotech.co.za he is having a LWB G' fitted with aircon (in Germany) at the moment
Knew an ex-MB tech who fitted that kit once to a G and he didn't have fond memories of the experience, says it was a proper pain.
I also had one fitted in a 460, what a ballach! I ended up fitting a loose casette type unit under the dash, in front of the gear lever, and a sandard MB pump. Much cheaper, faily cool and never gave me any problems.
Shakir, who use to come on here quite a bit, had an after market one fitted, it was spot on.The company that did it were based in London, go into members list and pm him, he may het in touch.
http://www.teile-profis.de/page_1_3.php#oeformo
3800 Euros. :( for parts.
Plus 2-3 days labour
If you are based around london I would at least talk to these people about it. I dont think there is much they dont know about aircon and are a well run family business. Mark4 01753 696944 http://mark4.co.uk/
I think these would look OK, mounted in the roof and sprayed to colour match.
http://www.obrienscamping.co.uk/air_conditioners.htm
They are probably too large for a G - what is the cooling output of a factory fitted Air Con unit? 2,000 BTU/hr?
Not sure I would want to cut a whole in the roof though - rather have the previously mentioned cartridge style blower under the dash ontop of the centre console, wiring the pump into the engine compartment and running any pipes through the bulkhead? Any pics of such a fitting?
Mirage Air, London
phone: 0044-2084502997
email: mirageair@btinternet.com
On my W461 gd290, 1994 lwb I had A/C installed by Mirage Air...I had found a thread in GWOA about them..
very pleased...spend less than 1.500£, all included: installation and parts (BEHR, original German parts).
Being a W461 it has the same dash as the W460, hence only way was to install a unit under the heating controls, blowing air basically only in the center of the car. Very cold air, though.
Cheap and very good solution.
I had inquired and they do W463 as well.
Cheers, e.
Just thought I'd update some details for W460 onwards G Aircon. I just spoke to Mirage Air and they have a new email address. The can supply parts for factory systems on newer G's and knew about the aftermarket type fitted to my W460. I need a new condenser/radiator. They can supply all the bits but need the size of it and maybe a photo.
New details 18/9/12
Contact Us
Coldstar Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists
Mirageair
Unit 9C
Atlas Business Centre
Oxgate Lane
London NW2 7HJ
Tel: 0208 4502997
email: coldstarsystems@gmail.com
will update when I get a price for the part.
mirror tinting might be an option for some fashion concious owners
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=images+of+car+mirror+tinting&um=1&hl=en...
A lot of good advice here... cheapest can be done DIY...you need bracket and compressor to go on engine [have 2 or 3 s/hand] condensor rads are easy to source and an aftermarket underdash unit and a filter assy...your local shop can plumb it up and gas it....less than £1000....any retro fit to factory type is a major project and could be ££££++
Was this price for the "kit" ? I enquire before last November and was told that the "kit" had been discontinued.
just been looking on ebay there is a air con compreser for sale
for a 460 m110 280GE / 300GD om 617
so there must bo OM parts
borg warner
york altomotive
pt no EF210R-20665
REFRIG 8-81
hi i have just booked mine to be installed by Alpinair, they are based in West London. The guys name there is Sam. I have used them since some 20 years. They know what they are doing. I have seen install them install air-con in a 1930s bently. Good luck.
How much did they quote ?
Thanks
Dave
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Rakesh, I'll check into the part number and see what I can find out. The company you mentioned was also one I found in my search. Thank you.
PP, I'll send Shakir a PM and see if he is still active.
At the moment, lack of A/C is a deal breaker for me; however, if I can find an aftermarket solution, it will open up the market for me.