RetroFit Air Conditioning

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Thu 10 Apr 2003 13:54
RetroFit Air Conditioning - Sparky
I want to retrofit Air Conditioning to my 2001 Alfa 156 1.8, I understand it'll probably cost me over a grand to do it but does anyone know of any reputable firms that do this in the North-West? I have only found references to companies based in the deep south, kent n all that..
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Thu 10 Apr 2003 13:59
RetroFit Air Conditioning - DavidHM
How come it doesn't have it already? Is it an import? If not, wouldn't it be cheaper to flog it and buy another one with air, possibly at auction?
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Thu 10 Apr 2003 14:05
RetroFit Air Conditioning - Sparky
yes it is an import and I chose to get leather n alloys n bodykit over a basic model with air-con for same price.. now I want it all! I have the rare luck of having a very reliable 156 at the moment (touch wood) and would rather pay the cash to retrofit air con and keep the car than buying a more typically unreliable 156 with air-con..
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Thu 10 Apr 2003 16:17
RetroFit Air Conditioning - LHM
I'd take my time over choosing the outfit to do the job. There's quite a bit of work involved - in addition to the refrigeration components (compressor/condensor/evaporator/drier/hoses), there's the question of wiring looms, ECU programming, display/control box, dash/heater removal.........!

Some companies will fit an 'aftermarket' system, whilst others will try for an 'OEM'-type installation. I'd prefer the latter, but the former would be cheaper.

I'm not trying to put you off, as A/C is a nice option to have, just make sure the company is up to the job!
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Thu 10 Apr 2003 20:02
RetroFit Air Conditioning - T Lucas
I used to buy cars from a company called Diavia that retrofitted a/c to cars,they could not even get there own fleet cars a/c to work properly.I really like a/c,but i don't think i would ever take the chance to have it retro fitted,way too much work,and way too many things to get broken and lost and then thrown away.
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