A/C Condensor Fan

[Tim]

I don't have one of these on my car, and my wiring harness has no provision for it, but from what I've heard the fan does a great deal as far as reducing strain on the engine and providing more cool air.

Any ideas? I don't particularly want to mess about with the harness too much, because mine came from the only carb'd car in the junkyard and as a result the placement of connectors differs from EFI, factory, and aftermarket setups (mine was originally dealer installed aftermarket).

I suppose it wouldn't be too difficult to tap the wire that leads to the compressor, but I don't want unexpected results...

Now the air co. works, I don't want to screw it up!


Regards,

Tim



PS - the idle-up solenoid was defective - that's why the idle was rough.

[Guest]

you didn't see mine on Techno? I used an xr2 condenser fan and wired it directly to the radiator fan.. keeps the B6 cool in the Texas summer heat too.

[Tim]

I did...

It never occured to me when I posted the question...
ops:

Did you use a separate relay or piggyback the radiator fan?


Regards,

Tim

[Guest]

piggybacked it.. never had a problem with it in 2yrs

[Tim]

Ok...

What I'll probably do is tap the pressure switch and run a relay for the fan so it comes on when the A/C is turned on.

Regards,

Tim

[darkdan]

Tim, when you going to give me a full write up on how to install my a/c?

Please include pictures. =)

[Tim]

You already got the A/C stuff?


This week is spring break; I can probably type up and post everything tomorrow for you.


Regards,

Tim

[darkdan]

Excellent, next time I'm in Texas I'll buy you a beer.

[Tim]

I already got most of the dissembly part typed.

Tomorrow I'll add the assembly instructions, and post the how-to.

Unfortunately the photographer is out camping this week, so the pics won't be up until this weekend.

I assure you, they will be worth waiting for. I am covering both carb'd and EFI so everyone can benefit from this worthwhile upgrade, and have many pictures as a reference.



Regards,

Tim

[FB71]

hey darkdan, you might have to wait a few years to buy Tim a beer. Unless you want to be prosecuted for supplying alcohol to a minor..... :mrgreen:

[Tim]

Damn!

[darkdan]

Supplying alcohol to minors is how I put myself through college. =)