Originally Posted by gsferrari (Post 2194795)

What for? You just need a compressor right? Isn't the blower factory fitted? Even if it isn't - shouldn't cost more than 15k for the LOT!

Another ploy to make sure the customer is at the mercy of the dealership. Maruti follows a similar policy with the Gypsy. I paid 45000 for my Gypsy AC installation but it included everything and then some. Thermal insulation, piping, 6V10 compressor, Superking blower, custom ducting etc. At least I am happy with my install.

What is the breakup for the 48k?

Originally Posted by 4x4addict (Post 2195171)

@gs: The thar has only the blower. In addition to this you will need to buy the following:

1) Compressor, mounting & fanbelt
2) Evaporator coil & fan
3) Condensor
4) Gas Tank/reservoir
5) Additional Piping
6) Labout.

Even then 48K is expensive. However, it will cost atleast 25K at the dealer for these things.

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl (Post 2195174)

Thar already comes with:

- Compressor mounts & fanbelt
- Fan
- Insulated Piping.

Originally Posted by Jaggu (Post 2195180)

No Tejas those pipes are for heater fluid circuit. AC will need separate aluminum pipe, also compressor mount since what it comes with is a dummy pulley fitment, which when removed will give access to the engine for mounting bolts.

Belt am not sure but if the dia of compressor pulley is small then yes, otherwise you will require plus size belt. But should be readily available.

Spike can you clarify if ^^^ is correct.

Originally Posted by MileCruncher (Post 2195190)

...The major issue is placement of the evaporator coil.

Originally Posted by MileCruncher (Post 2195190)

Jaggu Bhai, The pulley and belt is not a problem as they are a direct transplant from the Bolero/Xylo. The major issue is placement of the evaporator coil.

Originally Posted by Jaggu (Post 2195212)

What is SoP? ^^^ stupid:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher (Post 2195221)

Standard Operating Procedure AFAIK

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl (Post 2195174)

Thar already comes with:

- Compressor mounts & fanbelt
- Fan
- Insulated Piping.

Originally Posted by 4x4addict (Post 2195171)

4) Gas Tank/reservoir

Originally Posted by MileCruncher (Post 2195190)

The Fan is for the Radiator. You'll require another 1 or 2 fans for the evaporator. Else its a recipe for Engine Over heating

Originally Posted by Jaggu (Post 2195180)

No Tejas those pipes are for heater fluid circuit. AC will need separate aluminum pipe, also compressor mount since what it comes with is a dummy pulley fitment, which when removed will give access to the engine for mounting bolts.

Belt am not sure but if the dia of compressor pulley is small then yes, otherwise you will require plus size belt. But should be readily available.

Spike can you clarify if ^^^ is correct.

Originally Posted by Jaggu (Post 2195234)

How is bolero set up? One of 2 fans? The pics posted elsewhere did not show any additional fans. So if the stock one can be replaced with an upgraded electric fan, it should work? right?

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR (Post 2195235)

Why 2 fans?

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR (Post 2195235)

Did you notice two holes plugged with rubber grommets near the firewall?

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR (Post 2195235)

Throw away the idler pulley replace with a compressor, no change in belt, belt tension etc.

Originally Posted by MileCruncher (Post 2195246)

The Radiator Fan unlike smaller petrol / diesel engine is always rotating.

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR (Post 2195400)

The fan for the Radiator in a Bolero is of Viscous clutch type.

Originally Posted by Jaggu (Post 2195432)

a) This i didnt quite understand, do you mean the AC pulley is similar in size? Idler pulley seemed small?

b) And hence it runs through out, and if am not mistaken saw the same set up on the Thar Crde?

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR (Post 2195518)

b) The viscous fan is engaged only under 5-15% of normal operating conditions, otherwise the radiator is cooled through Ram air cooling, this is done to reduce the parasitic losses resulting due to parts coupled to the power plant. The viscous fan engages and disengages in accordance with the bimetallic coil placed inside the assembly. This happens when a pre-set temperature is reached.

Spike