[Desmosedici]

Originally Posted by anupmathur

True, but you might someday decide to take a trip to the Himalayas up North, especially Ladakh! That is, in fact, what the Gypsy would call 'home'!

Yes. Totally agree. Waiting for that plan to happen someday. Will think of the heater option then for sure.

[caged_nomad]

Hi I recently had an air conditioner fixed on my 2000 model 1.3 mpfi Gypsy.
I had two queries
1) what is the normal power loss for a sanden 507 compressor for a well kept (recently rebuilt) engine
2) I get the feeling that the air conditioner is draining the battery really quick, I am running the stock alternator and battery in addition to a baleno radiator and electrical fan setup! have any of you needed to upgrade either the battery or the alternator to cope with the additional load?
Cheers!
Abhi

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by caged_nomad

...I am running the stock alternator and battery in addition to a baleno radiator and electrical fan setup! ...

You could try to set up the electric fan to come on via a thermostat so that it does not run needlessly all the time.
Have you also increased the fan size for the radiator fan?

[caged_nomad]

Originally Posted by anupmathur

You could try to set up the electric fan to come on via a thermostat so that it does not run needlessly all the time.
Have you also increased the fan size for the radiator fan?

Thanks for the tip, the problem was diagnosed to improper earthing, and I believe it has been sorted out! (perils of building a car long distance )

Sadly it could not be road tested as the rear door hinge gave way and the door unlocked it self.

[cool_dube]

Hi guys,

A question unconventional to this thread - what would it take to 'remove' the a/c setup from a Gypsy? Would there be any chances of compromising on the reliability front? Would it be as good as the 'stock' state, viz. before the a/c was fitted?

Regards...

[vdm]

Hello everyone,

1. Do we get OE A/c in the gypsy?

2. What's compressor does it come with?

3. Does the OE A/c comes with heater?

The gypsy is ex-army 413 and didn't have any blower or compressor. Consulted the A.S.S. but they were ignorant about it.
Can anyone please help me with this.

[Desmosedici]

Originally Posted by cool_dube

Hi guys,

A question unconventional to this thread - what would it take to 'remove' the a/c setup from a Gypsy? Would there be any chances of compromising on the reliability front? Would it be as good as the 'stock' state, viz. before the a/c was fitted?

Regards...

Yes, you can. An AC install doesnt include any modifications to the engine or its internals. But i am wondering why would you want to remove the AC. Any specific reasons?

Originally Posted by vdm

Hello everyone,

1. Do we get OE A/c in the gypsy?

2. What's compressor does it come with?

3. Does the OE A/c comes with heater?

The gypsy is ex-army 413 and didn't have any blower or compressor. Consulted the A.S.S. but they were ignorant about it.
Can anyone please help me with this.

1. No. Gypsy doesnt come with AC from the factory. It has to be retrofitted.
2. No Compressor. But most people use the Sanden Compressor.
3. No. But while retrofitting the AC, you can include the heating coils as well and make provision for the same.

Cheers,
Raj

[KkVaidya]

Originally Posted by COUGAR

I have just acquired a UNICLA controller: the kind that comes with the blower unit.

I have a smiliar AC controller in my 1993 Contessa Classic. Off late it seems to give problems. Can you help from where did you source this controller? I want one.

[sawan_dubey]

Is there a place in Bangalore where someone can fit an AC in a Gypsy? Any leads would be much appreciated.

[benkoch]

I had airconditioning added in my Gypsy by Wecool back in 2014. Here's their location in maps: https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/...5!4d77.6091392

[Vmax1200]

My Gypsy had overheating issues after installing the AC. Last week I placed the AC radiator below the floor pan. The cost was 2,500 for the pipe and 1,000 for labor.

Now no overheating issues

Attaching the picture for reference

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by Vmax1200

My Gypsy had overheating issues after installing the AC. Last week I placed the AC radiator below the floor pan. The cost was 2,500 for the pipe and 1,000 for labor.

Now no overheating issues

I don't think overheating issue will go with this. I too have similar setup but am not happy. Also, get a steel screen mesh, it will save the cooling coil from any stones/ chips.

[sanjeevkanjoor]

Hello,
I have fixed a Superking AC compressor in my 1.3 MPFI gypsy.

I am facing an overheating issue and also the power of the engine(lag in picking up speed even in second gear) reduce if the AC is switched on!.

Is the Power lag due to wrong selection of compressor?.

What will be the best brand of compressor to resolve the power lag to an acceptable limit?

[Vmax1200]

Originally Posted by sanjeevkanjoor

Hello,
I have fixed a Superking AC compressor in my 1.3 MPFI gypsy.

I am facing an overheating issue and also the power of the engine(lag in picking up speed even in second gear) reduce if the AC is switched on!.

Is the Power lag due to wrong selection of compressor?.

What will be the best brand of compressor to resolve the power lag to an acceptable limit?

I am using used Maruti Esteem compressor. It has decent cooling and negligible power loss. The total cost for the installation was Rs 11,000.

For the overheating issue, you have to place the AC radiator under the car.

[Bump-Stop]

Hello everyone, I've recently installed an ac in my MPFI gypsy. Although I do not face any overheating issue, needed advice on following:
1. Once the engine has warmed up to its operating temperature, and I stop / idle due to traffic, engine trips due to load once compressor comes on line.
2. Above does not happen on a cold engine when idle rpm is slightly higher.
3. It has been suggested by someone to increase idle via the throttle body screw. Not really sure if this would be the correct way to address the issue.
4. Any way to resolve the issue via ECM or other means? If so please do share elaborate steps.
Thanks &
Best regards